Alvarado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Ponder Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-7.
Ponder's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Makaylee Ruiz, who had seven digs and one assist. Zoe Dishman also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Alvarado's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Ponder, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alvarado will challenge Rio Vista at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ponder, they will face off against Joshua at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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