Crimson Cliffs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Cedar Reds by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Crimson Cliffs took Cedar into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking eight-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 25-21, 21-25, 19-25, 15-7.
When it comes to explaining why Crimson Cliffs lost, don't look at Lily Jones. Despite the final result, she had 34 digs.
Even though they lost, Crimson Cliffs was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in nine consecutive matchups.
Crimson Cliffs' loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-5. As for Cedar, their win bumped their record up to 5-8.
Crimson Cliffs will welcome Dixie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dixie is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Crimson Cliffs will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Cedar, they will venture away from home to challenge Snow Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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