Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Gateway Christian couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 3-0 to the Melrose Buffaloes on Saturday. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Buffaloes recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Melrose was led to victory by Shylynn Downey and Zona Hollaway. Downey had 11 digs and two aces, while Hollaway had three digs and three aces. Downey has been hot recently, having posted two or more aces the last four times she's played.
Gateway Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 21-8. As for Melrose, the victory was the 17th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 24-2.
Gateway Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Melrose, they have already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Quemado on the 15th.
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