Chico typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Foothill proved too difficult a challenge. They put the hurt on the Chico Panthers with a sharp 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Foothill never let Chico on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 28-26, 25-16.
Among those leading the charge was Emily Rafferty, who had 20 digs. She has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more digs the last three times she's played.
Foothill was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in five consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Chico still got an impressive performance from Peyton Conway, who had nine digs and 14 assists.
Foothill's record is now 27-4. As for Chico, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 25-15 record this season.
Foothill will challenge Red Bluff at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Red Bluff is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Foothill will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Chico, they will face off against Pleasant Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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