Crane took a three-set loss the last time they faced off against Rankin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cranes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Red Devils on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cranes have posted since October 12, 2024.
Crane had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 22-25, 17-25, 25-18, 25-19, 15-12.
| 09/02/25 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 09/03/24 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 08/16/24 - Neutral | 1-2 L |
| 09/12/23 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 08/26/23 - Neutral | 0-2 L |
| + 2 more games |
Crane's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Rankin, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crane will challenge Marfa at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Rankin, they will welcome Van Horn at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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