Hilmar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Nevada Union Miners. The Yellowjackets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Miners earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
Alyssa Colston paced Hilmar's offense, picking up seven kills. Colston got some help from Stella Pires and her 17 assists. Johanna Lawler controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Hilmar's defeat dropped their record down to 18-14. As for Nevada Union, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 18-15 record this season.
Hilmar and Nevada Union should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Yellowjackets (ranked 226th) will meet Orestimba (ranked 851st) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Nevada Union will take on Twelve Bridges at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (318 vs. 760).
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