Highlands Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Grand Junction Tigers. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2016.
Sophia Gregarek paced Highlands Ranch's offense, picking up eight kills. Gregarek got some help from Bria Torres and her 16 assists. Torres was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
Highlands Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Grand Junction, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Highlands Ranch wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Eagle Valley on the 30th. As for Grand Junction, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Fruita Monument at 6:00 p.m. on September 9. The game will give the Tigers their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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