The Aztec Tigers will challenge the Shiprock Chieftains at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row, Aztec turned things around against Bloomfield on Tuesday. They walked away with a 3-1 win over the Bobcats.
The victory didn't come easy: Bloomfield scored at least 18 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-23, 15-25, 25-23.
Meanwhile, Shiprock hadn't done well against Kirtland Central recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Chieftains narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Broncos 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chieftains have posted against the Broncos since October 12, 2023.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Shiprock who won the one that mattered. The final score came out to 25-22, 16-25, 25-21, 25-27, 15-13.
Shiprock's win came from a few key players Aztec will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Livy Walter, who had 11 assists and nine digs.
Aztec's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 7-12. As for Shiprock, their victory bumped their record up to 11-8.
Aztec couldn't quite get it done against Shiprock in their previous matchup two weeks ago as they fell 3-1. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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