Monrovia's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They skirted past the Temple City Rams 3-2. The Wildcats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rams, too.
Monrovia wouldn't go down easily and took Temple City into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The final score came out to 22-25, 25-13, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12.
Among those leading the charge was Giselle Garcia, who had 13 digs and three aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in September.
Monrovia kept the net locked down and finished the game with 19 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Monrovia's win bumped their record up to 21-12. As for Temple City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Monrovia will square off against San Marino at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. San Marino is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Monrovia will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Temple City, they will welcome La Canada at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. La Canada will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Temple City surely won't give up without a fight.
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