Monticello hadn't done well against Dove Creek recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Buckaroo blew past the Bulldogs 3-0. For the Buckaroo, this counts as revenge for the 3-1 victory the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
Monticello not only won, but also showed off some consistency: they kept Dove Creek between 16 and 18 points across their sets. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-16, 25-18.
Monticello was led to victory by Marlee Mack and Josie Mack. Marlee had 11 digs, while Josie had four digs and two aces. Marlee is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
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| 08/28/25 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 10/08/24 - Home | 1-3 L |
| 09/05/24 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 10/03/23 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 09/07/23 - Home | 0-3 L |
| + 4 more games |
Monticello's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Dove Creek, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-5.
Monticello didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Pinnacle on the 2nd. As for Dove Creek, they have also already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Telluride on the 2nd.
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