The MacArthur Brahmas didn't have quite enough to beat The Alamo Heights Mules on Tuesday and fell 3-2. While the Brahmas didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Mules 25-19 in the first set.
MacArthur wouldn't go down easily and took Alamo Heights into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 19-25, 25-16, 25-22, 23-25, 15-13.
Several Brahmas players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ella McCoy, who had 20 digs, 10 kills, two aces, and a solo block. The team also got some help from Abigail Wells, who had 32 kills, seven digs, and two solo blocks.
MacArthur has now lost three of their last four games on the road. That's dealt a heavy blow to their 10-8 record this season. As for Alamo Heights, they have now won three of their last four games at home. That's given a solid lift to their 12-8 record this season.
MacArthur and Alamo Heights should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Brahmas (ranked 316th) will meet SA Roosevelt (ranked 730th) at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Alamo Heights will have a rank advantage in their contest against Jourdanton at 9:45 a.m. on Friday.
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