Garfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Roosevelt Rough Riders, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
While Garfield ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-19, 25-18.
Roosevelt found their leader in underclassman Denise Patino, who had 13 digs.
Garfield's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Roosevelt, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Garfield is on the road again on Thursday to play Legacy at 4:00 p.m. Legacy is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Garfield will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Roosevelt, they will head out to challenge Mendez at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Mendez has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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