Ellicott was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the La Junta Tigers, falling 3-0. The Thunderhawks were not able to make up for their loss to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Ellicott took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-18, 25-19.
Emily Macias Moreno
| 10/07/25 vs La Junta | 8 |
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Despite the defeat, Ellicott had strong showings from Danielle Manyik, who had 19 digs, and Emily Macias Moreno, who had eight blocks and two assists. With that strong performance, Macias Moreno is now averaging an impressive 3.7 blocks per game.
Ellicott's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for La Junta, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ellicott will square off against rival Florence at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, La Junta is set to challenge their familiar foe Lamar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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