Oak Hills managed to slip by Sultana the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bulldogs lost 3-0 to the Sultans on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered against the Sultans since October 15, 2019.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Sultana scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-18, 25-17.
Sami Semaia
| 09/15/25 @ Sultana | 16 |
| 09/10/25 vs Shadow Hills | 29 |
| 09/08/25 vs Redlands East Valley | 22 |
| 09/06/25 vs San Dimas | 13 |
Several Bulldogs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sami Semaia, who had 16 assists and three digs. Semaia has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more assists the last four times she's played.
Leading Sultana to victory were Brooklyn Kelly and Violet Garcia. Kelly had 14 digs and four aces, while Garcia had nine digs. That's the most digs Garcia has posted since back in August. Cissy Men also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Oak Hills has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for Sultana, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Hills will host Burroughs at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sultana, they will welcome Serrano at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games the Diamondbacks have played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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