McClave and Merino squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but McClave had to settle for second. They lost 3-0 to the Merino Rams. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Cardinals haven't been shut out since back in September.
McClave's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Yesenia Almanza, who had 11 digs and two aces, and Ashlynn Steinbrunn, who had 23 digs and six kills. Steinbrunn has been hot for a while, having posted five or more kills the last 14 times she's played.
With the defeat, McClave broke their 12-game winning streak and moved their record to 21-6. As for Merino, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 25-1.
McClave wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 victory against Stratton on the 16th. Merino has also already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against Briggsdale on the 16th.
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