Kimball was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lodi Flames. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Flames apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Kimball wouldn't go down easily and took Lodi into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking four-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-27, 25-12, 25-18, 16-25, 15-11.
Lodi was led to victory by Emilio Segovia and Jakob Bentz. Segovia had ten digs and four aces, while Bentz had 11 kills, 11 digs, and one block. Bentz is on a roll when it comes to kills, as he's now had six or more in each of the last seven games he's played.
Kimball's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Lodi, their record is now 10-7.
Kimball wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-1 defeat against Bear Creek on the 4th. As for Lodi, they will face off against St. Mary's at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Flames surely won't give up without a fight.
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