After flying high against Gateway last Tuesday, Thornton came back down to earth. The Thornton Trojans took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mountain Range Mustangs on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2021.
While Thornton had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-19, 26-28, 25-22.
When it comes to explaining why Thornton lost, don't look at Emely Garcia. Despite the final result, she had six digs and two aces. Garcia is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Maddy Bourlakas, who had six digs, five aces, and a kill.
Even though they lost, Thornton kept the net locked down and finished the game with 13 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Thornton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Mountain Range, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thornton will welcome Aurora Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mountain Range, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Silver Creek at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Silver Creek is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning Mountain Range will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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