South El Monte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Montebello Oilers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Oilers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
South El Monte took Montebello into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-23, 25-19, 18-25, 15-12.
South El Monte's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Montebello, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Looking ahead, South El Monte will take on Workman at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Montebello, they will take on Roosevelt in a tournament on Saturday.
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