Aztec was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Shiprock Chieftains. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chieftains apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-23, 25-16.
Shiprock's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kylie Benally, who had 11 digs.
Aztec's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Shiprock, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aztec will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Kirtland Central at 6:00 p.m. Kirtland Central is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Aztec will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Shiprock, they will venture away from home to challenge Gallup at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gallup will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Shiprock surely won't give up without a fight.
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