Soquel's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They skirted past the Basis Independent Silicon Valley Bobcats 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since April 2nd.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Soquel got the one that really mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-27, 25-20, 25-27, 15-13.
Colby Freitas was the offensive standout of the contest as he had 22 assists and five digs. Gavin Welch also deserves some recognition as he had his first kill of the season.
Soquel was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in March.
Knights
| 04/27/26 vs Basis Independent Silicon Valley | 3-2 |
| 04/16/26 vs North Salinas | 3-0 |
| 04/02/26 vs San Lorenzo Valley | 3-2 |
Soquel pushed their record up to 9-18 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Basis Independent Silicon Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Soquel and Basis Independent Silicon Valley could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Knights (ranked 589th) will meet Harbor (ranked 41st) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Basis Independent Silicon Valley will face off against Summit Shasta at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (827 vs. 337).
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