If Holgate was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Montpelier last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Holgate Tigers fell 3-1 to the McComb Panthers on Tuesday. While the Tigers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 25-20 in the first set.
Holgate started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-12, 25-12, 26-24.
Despite the defeat, Holgate had strong showings from Mya Tijerina, who had 25 digs, and Sylee Leaders, who had eight digs and four aces. Tijerina is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 15 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Holgate's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-12. As for McComb, they pushed their record up to 14-9 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Holgate does not have any more games scheduled as of now. McComb has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Ottoville on the 17th.
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