If Manzano was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Atrisco Heritage Academy on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monarchs took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Valley Vikings on Thursday. The Monarchs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
While Manzano ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 20 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 25-20.
Manzano has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Valley, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Looking ahead, Manzano will welcome Hope Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Valley, they will take on Atrisco Heritage Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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