After flying high against Minico last Thursday, Pocatello came back down to earth. The Thunder took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Highland Rams on Tuesday. The Thunder were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rams earlier this season, when they won 2-0.
Pocatello 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 24-26, 25-15, 25-14, 25-21.
Abby Lusk paced Pocatello's offense, picking up 20 kills. Lusk got some help from Josie Haymore and her 39 assists. Lainey Rogers controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Jaycie Homer was a one-woman wrecking crew For Highland. as she had ten digs and two aces. That's the most digs Homer has posted over her last six matchups.
Pocatello has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-14 record this season. As for Highland, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-16 record this season.
Pocatello has already played their next matchup, a 3-2 win against Century on the 15th. As for Highland, they will be playing at home against Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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