Aptos took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Scotts Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mariners sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Falcons on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mariners have posted since April 20, 2024.
Aptos was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 13-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-18, 18-16.
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| 04/03/25 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 03/11/25 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 04/29/24 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 03/28/24 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 03/05/24 - Home | 3-0 W |
| + 2 more games |
Aptos' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Scotts Valley, their loss was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-13.
Aptos and Scotts Valley will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time the Mariners see the court they'll take on Watsonville at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st. As for Scotts Valley, their break will end when they face Soquel at 6:30 p.m. on the 17th.
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