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| 08/19/25 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 09/21/24 - Neutral | 0-2 L |
| 08/20/24 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 08/22/23 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 08/23/22 - Away | 2-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
Tulare Western had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They had just enough and edged out the Mt. Whitney Pioneers 3-2. This was payback for the Mustangs, who suffered a 2-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Tulare Western wouldn't go down easily and took Mt. Whitney into a fifth set where they got it done with a five-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 27-25, 19-25, 23-25, 25-22, 15-10.
Tulare Western got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maliah Mu?oz out in front who had 38 digs and three assists. That's the most assists Mu?oz has posted since back in August of 2024. Another player making a difference was Belinda Sanchez, who had 19 assists and 18 digs.
Mt. Whitney dropped their record down to 1-1 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tulare Western will venture away from home to face off against Exeter at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mt. Whitney, they will head out to take on Farmersville at 6:30 p.m. on the 28th.
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