Hillcrest has been on the road for six straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will host the Blackfoot Broncos at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2019, but likely not for long.
On Tuesday, Hillcrest came up short against Shelley and fell 3-1.
While Hillcrest had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-18, 25-21, 17-25, 25-21.
Natalie Petty put forth a good effort for the losing side as she had five digs and three aces. That's the most aces she has posted in her last 14 games.
Meanwhile, Blackfoot didn't have quite enough to beat Idaho Falls on Tuesday and fell 3-2. The Broncos have struggled against the Tigers recently, as their game on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Blackfoot started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 24-26, 25-15, 25-15, 15-12.
Hillcrest has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Blackfoot, their loss dropped their record down to 11-9.
Hillcrest came up short against Blackfoot in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 3-1. Will Hillcrest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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