After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Banning Lewis Academy, La Junta was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the James Irwin Jaguars by a score of 3-1. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
La Junta was especially dominant in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-18, 22-25, 25-21.
La Junta was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in three consecutive matchups.
La Junta's victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for James Irwin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers takes on Colorado Springs Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. La Junta is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses. As for James Irwin, they will venture away from home to take on Banning Lewis Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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