The Rocky Ford Meloneers will take on the Florence Huskies at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Rocky Ford has now lost 12 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since August 22.
Rocky Ford came up short against La Junta last Thursday, falling 3-0.
The final score came out to 25-14, 25-14, 25-15.
Despite their loss, Rocky Ford saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Karina Ortega, who had ten digs, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Florence came up short against St. Mary's on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Huskies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
While Florence was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the third set. The final score came out to 25-14, 25-10, 25-23.
Rocky Ford's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Florence, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's matchup: Rocky Ford has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8 aces per game. However, it's not like Florence struggles in that department as they've been averaging 14.3. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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