Burlington lost against Hi-Plains back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Cougars took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots. While the Cougars didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Patriots 25-15 in the first set.
Burlington started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 15-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-19.
Hi-Plains got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Maggie Gorton out in front who had seven assists and three aces. That's the most aces Gorton has posted since back in October of 2024.
Burlington's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Hi-Plains, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burlington will head out to square off against Wray at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hi-Plains, they will venture away from home to challenge Eads at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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