Livermore was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They came up short against the Carondelet Cougars, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cowboys of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Livermore took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-13, 25-14.
Carondelet's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isabella Vertudez, who had three digs and two aces. Vertudez is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Madeline Lopoz was another key player, getting five digs and 16 assists.
Livermore's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Carondelet, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
Livermore will face off against Dixon at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Dixon is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Livermore will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Carondelet, they will venture away from home to square off against Amador Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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