Riverdale Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Boulder Panthers. The Ravens were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Riverdale Ridge wouldn't go down easily and took Boulder into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking eight-point loss. The final score came out to 21-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-23, 15-7.
Despite the loss, Riverdale Ridge had strong showings from Hailey Davis, who had 16 assists and nine digs, and Chloe Brady, who had 14 digs. Saige Lewellen also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Riverdale Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Boulder, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-13 record this season.
Riverdale Ridge will be taking part in a tournament against Pueblo Centennial at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Boulder does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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