Madison Highland Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Round Valley Elks by a score of 3-2. While the Heat didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Elks 25-23 in the first set.
Madison Highland Prep took Round Valley into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-16, 25-23, 23-25, 15-8.
Ambrey Jaramillo had a dynamite game for Round Valley, getting 11 digs and six aces. Those six aces gave Jaramillo a new career-high.
Madison Highland Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Round Valley, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madison Highland Prep will venture away from home to face off against Fountain Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Fountain Hills is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Madison Highland Prep will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Round Valley, they will head out to take on St. Johns at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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