Miyamura had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Grants Pirates by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
While Miyamura ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 12 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-17, 25-19, 18-25, 15-12.
Despite the loss, Miyamura had strong showings from Giada Wagner, who had 12 digs and two aces, and Lakota Marianito, who had 16 digs and three assists.
Mariah Melonas was a one-woman wrecking crew For Grants. as she had 30 digs and one assist. Melonas is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least 14 every time she's taken the court this season.
Grants' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Miyamura will venture away from home to take on San Juan at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Broncos will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grants, they will be playing at home against Gallup at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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