Fontana was the 3-0 winner over Rim of the World when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. The Fontana Steelers fell 3-1 to the Rim of the World Fighting Scots on Friday.
Fontana started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-21, 27-25, 25-13.
Fontana's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emily Figueroa, who had 20 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Figueroa has posted in her last five matchups. Jazmin Diaz was another key player, getting nine digs, a kill, and a kill.
Fontana has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-8 record this season. As for Rim of the World, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-11 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fontana will face off against Grand Terrace at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rim of the World, they will host Kaiser at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Kaiser will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Rim of the World surely won't give up without a fight.
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