Desert Heights Prep lost against Anthem Prep back in September and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Yote fell 3-1 to the Eagles. Yote fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Eagles since Tuesday.
Desert Heights Prep started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19.
Several Yote players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sydney Siffert, who had 24 digs and four assists. Another player making a difference was Libby Saunders, who had 12 assists and ten digs.
Anthem Prep can attribute much of their success to Addison Purvis, who had six digs and three assists. Madi Hatfield also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.
Desert Heights Prep has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Anthem Prep, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Desert Heights Prep has already played their next contest, a 3-2 win against Ray on the 9th. As for Anthem Prep, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Maryvale Prep at 6:00 p.m. on the 23rd.
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