Stratton typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Merino proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Rams, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
While Merino won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-16, 26-24.

Rams
| 10/25/25 @ Stratton | 3-0 |
| 10/21/25 vs Caliche | 3-0 |
| 10/18/25 vs Wiggins | 2-1 |
The win was the third in a row for Merino, bringing their record up to 18-2. As for Stratton, the loss snapped their winning streak at nine matches and leaves them with a 16-5 record.
Coming up, Merino will welcome Fleming at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Stratton, they will head out to face off against Hi-Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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