Mullen lost against Cherokee Trail back in September of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Mustangs fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 3-2. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Cougars 25-18 in the first set.
Mullen took Cherokee Trail into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking four-point loss. The final score came out to 18-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-27, 15-11.
Shelby Elms paced Mullen's offense, picking up 18 kills. Elms got some help from Annie Ancheta and her 21 assists. Elms also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Gabby Peonio, each putting up two.
Mullen's loss ended a six-match streak of away wins and brought them to 13-3. As for Cherokee Trail, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-6.
Mullen and Cherokee Trail will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time the Mustangs see the court they'll take on Smoky Hill at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st. As for Cherokee Trail, their break will end when they face Arapahoe at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st.
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