Hillcrest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Blackfoot Broncos by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Hillcrest took Blackfoot into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking four-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 15-25, 25-19, 25-23, 23-25, 15-11.
When it comes to explaining why Hillcrest lost, don't look at Ali Maddox. Despite the final result, she had 19 digs. Maddox is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 19 or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Petty, who had 12 digs and 16 assists.
Blackfoot found their leader in underclassman Bailee Thompson, who had 17 digs.
Hillcrest's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Blackfoot, their victory bumped their record up to 12-9.
Hillcrest will face off against Bonneville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Blackfoot, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Skyline at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Blackfoot is facing Skyline at the right time seeing as Skyline is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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