Basalt lost against Roaring Fork back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Longhorns fell just short of the Rams by a score of 3-2. While the Longhorns didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rams 25-17 in the first set.
Basalt started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 23-25, 25-17, 25-23, 15-10.
Tahlia Ferguson paced Basalt's offense, picking up eight kills. Ferguson got some help from Lilly Archibeque and her 24 assists. Ferguson also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Elizabeth Camunez, racking up four apiece.
Basalt dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Roaring Fork, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Basalt is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Olathe at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Roaring Fork, they will head out to face off against Grand Junction at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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