After flying high against Tolleson last Monday, West Point came back down to earth. The West Point Dragons came up short against the Shadow Ridge Stallions on Tuesday, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Dragons have suffered since September 24th.
West Point took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-12, 25-19.
Olivia Nelson was the offensive standout of the contest as she had 13 digs and three aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in September. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Encinas, who had 13 digs, three aces, and a kill.
West Point has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. As for Shadow Ridge, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-15.
West Point is on the road again on Thursday to play Valley Vista at 6:00 p.m. Valley Vista will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something West Point surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shadow Ridge, they will venture away from home to face off against Apollo at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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