Manzano hadn't done well against Cibola recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Monarchs had just enough and edged out the Cougars 3-2. This was payback for the Monarchs, who suffered a 3-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Manzano who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 21-25, 25-20, 14-25, 15-9.
Tenille Coleman paced Manzano's offense, picking up 18 kills. Coleman got some help from Alyssa Martinez and her 23 assists. Martinez was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Despite the loss, Cibola had strong showings from Baleigh Hines, who had 13 digs and five aces, and Alyssa Martinez, who had eight digs and six aces.
Monarchs
| 09/02/25 @ Cibola | 3-2 |
| 08/30/25 vs Rio Grande | 3-0 |
| 08/22/25 @ West Mesa | 3-2 |
The victory (which was Manzano's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. As for Cibola, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Manzano will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Atrisco Heritage Academy at 6:00 p.m. on the 16th. As for Cibola, they will take on Albuquerque at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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