McFarland's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Taft Wildcats out 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
McFarland had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 16-25, 21-25, 25-18, 28-26, 15-11.
Defeat or not, Taft got some senior leadership from Jaycee Edgar and Haley Jimenez. Edgar had 43 digs and two aces, while Jimenez had 11 digs and 27 assists. Those 43 digs set a new season-high mark for Edgar.
McFarland's win bumped their record up to 6-18-1. As for Taft, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-14-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McFarland will host Kennedy at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taft, they will take on Chavez at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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