Manual won the last time they faced Jefferson and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Thunderbolts walked away with a 3-1 win over the Saints.
Manual was dominant in they sets they won, taking each by at least 11 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 23-25, 25-13, 25-14.
Manual's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Hermaigiony Ortega led the charge by getting seven aces and five kills. Savannah Hogarth was another key player, getting six kills and five aces.
Thunderbolts
| 09/02/25 @ Jefferson | 19 |
| 08/26/25 @ Arvada | 12 |
| 10/29/24 vs Denver West | 9 |
| 10/25/24 vs Bruce Randolph | 2 |
| 10/17/24 @ Rocky Mountain Prep SMART | 10 |
| + 16 more games |
They weren't the only good server: Manual was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August of 2024.
Manual's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Looking ahead, Manual will challenge Hinkley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunder will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Thunderbolts surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jefferson, they will face off against Bruce Randolph at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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