Basalt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Grand Junction Tigers, falling 3-0. The Longhorns were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Basalt took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-16, 25-17.
Lily Fitzgerald paced Basalt's offense, picking up five kills. Fitzgerald got some help from Lilly Archibeque and her ten assists. Tahlia Ferguson controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Grand Junction found their leader in freshman Haleigh Blaylock, who had 15 assists and five digs. Taylor Anoia also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
Basalt's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Grand Junction, their victory bumped their record up to 9-14.
Basalt wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Grand Valley on the 30th. Grand Junction does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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