Tri-Valley and Monticello squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Tri-Valley had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Monticello Sages by a score of 2-1. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sages apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Tri-Valley started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 15-25, 25-18, 25-14.
Mady Melton went supernova for Monticello, getting 19 digs.
Tri-Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 22-10 record this season. As for Monticello, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-13.
Tri-Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Monticello, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Bloomington Central Catholic at 6:00 p.m. Bloomington Central Catholic will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Monticello surely won't give up without a fight.
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