The Grand Junction Tigers didn't have quite enough to beat The Durango Demons on Saturday and fell 3-2. While the Tigers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Demons 25-16 in the first set.
Grand Junction actually scored more points across those five sets (108-103), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 16-25, 27-25, 25-22, 20-25, 15-11.
Grand Junction's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Norah Gruwell, who had 27 digs and two aces. Another player making a difference was Haliegh Blaylock, who had 22 digs and 21 assists.
Durango's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Swift Webber led the charge by getting 24 digs and 11 kills. Devyn Edwards was another key player, getting 20 kills, 17 digs, and two aces.
Grand Junction's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Durango, the win was the fourth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grand Junction will challenge Fruita Monument at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Durango, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Pagosa Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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