Lincoln lost against Hinkley back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Lancers lost 3-0 to the Thunder.
Lincoln may have fallen short, but they were sure consistent: they scored 14 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-14, 25-14.
Beikerson Alvarez paced Lincoln's offense, picking up eight kills. Alvarez were helped by Jacob Maldonado and Leo Donche, who contributed six assists each. Finally, Alvarez was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high five blocks.
Among those leading the charge was Eddy Aldana Salamanca, who had seven digs and three aces. That's the most digs he has posted since back in March.
Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Hinkley, they moved to 7-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln will welcome Rocky Mountain Prep SMART at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lancers are on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and the Ocelotls a five-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck. As for Hinkley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against George Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Thunder are facing the Patriots at the right time seeing as the Patriots are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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