Monticello and Rich squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Monticello had to settle for second. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rich Rebels. The Buckaroo haven't had much luck with the Rebels recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Rich scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-17.
Among those leading the charge was Paige Smith, who had 12 digs and two aces. She has been hot , having posted 12 or more digs the last seven times she's played.
Monticello's loss dropped their record down to 14-13. As for Rich, their victory bumped their record up to 11-17.
Monticello does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Rich has already played their next game, a 2-0 win against Monument Valley on the 2nd.
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