Manti was the 3-2 winner over Juab when they last played one another back in August, but their luck changed this time around. The Templars fell 3-1 to the Wasps on Thursday. The Templars' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Manti 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 18-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-16.
Juab's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cairo Bradford, who had 16 digs and four aces. Bradford has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kendall Heap, who had seven digs and three aces.
Manti's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Juab, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manti will square off against Wasatch Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Juab, they will venture away from home to face off against Delta at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The match will give the Wasps their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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