If Monticello was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Pinnacle on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Buckaroo fell just short of the Piute Thunderbirds by a score of 3-2 on Friday. While the Buckaroo didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Thunderbirds 25-13 in the first set.
Monticello took Piute into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 13-25, 25-12, 25-11, 21-25, 15-13.
When it comes to explaining why Monticello lost, don't look at Madie Adair. Despite the final result, she had 31 digs.
Monticello now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Piute, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-9.
Monticello wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against Wayne on the 6th. As for Piute, they will face off against Water Canyon at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Thunderbirds are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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