Maranatha was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Whittier Christian Heralds. The Minutemen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Heralds apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Maranatha's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Whittier Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13-1.
Maranatha and Whittier Christian could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Minutemen will square off against Valley Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (737 vs. 25). Meanwhile, Whittier Christian (ranked 781st) will meet Village Christian (ranked 113th) at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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