Imperial entered their game against Gila Ridge on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Tigers fell 3-1 to the Hawks. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Hawks when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Imperial started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 24-26, 25-22, 25-23, 25-21.
Imperial's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chyenne Cox, who had 14 digs and six blocks. Another player making a difference was Kiana Tucker, who had 32 digs and one assist.
Imperial's loss dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Gila Ridge, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season.
Imperial will be playing at home against Brawley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Tigers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Gila Ridge, they will square off against Tucson High Magnet School at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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