Holgate lost against Hilltop back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Holgate Tigers fell just short of the Hilltop Cadets by a score of 3-2. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Cadets: they've now lost four in a row.
Holgate started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 19-25, 25-15, 25-8, 20-18.
When it comes to explaining why Holgate lost, don't look at Mya Tijerina. Despite the final result, she had 37 digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Sylee Leaders, who had three digs and three aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Holgate was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive games.
Holgate's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Hilltop, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 17-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holgate is on the road again on Thursday to play Edon at 5:30 p.m. As for Hilltop, they will venture away from home to take on Pettisville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pettisville is coming into the match with ten straight victories at home, so Hilltop will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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