It was a Battle of the Birds when Timpview challenged North Sanpete on Monday. Timpview fell just short of North Sanpete by a score of 3-2. The Thunderbirds' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it nine in a row.
Timpview actually scored more points across those five sets (118-113), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 28-30, 25-23, 16-25, 29-27, 15-13.
Timpview's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Bourgeous, who had six digs and three aces. That's the most aces Bourgeous has posted over his last six matchups. Christian Puente also deserves some recognition as he had his first kills of the season.
Thunderbirds
| 03/24/25 vs North Sanpete | 11 |
| 03/04/25 vs Weber | 8 |
| 03/17/25 vs Provo | 6 |
| 03/06/25 @ Springville | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Cedar Valley | 3 |
Bourgeous wasn't the only good server: Timpview was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Timpview's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for North Sanpete, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-6.
Looking ahead, Timpview will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Salem Hills at 7:00 p.m. Salem Hills will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Timpview surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Sanpete, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Providence Hall on the 25th.
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