Basic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Boulder City Eagles.
The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 20-25, 25-16, 25-18.
Aubrey Thomas paced Basic's offense, picking up 15 kills. Thomas got some help from Tessa Hughes and her 21 assists. Thomas was also solid from the service line: she led the team with five aces.
Boulder City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Laylani Gubler led the charge by getting eight digs, five kills, and a solo block. Another player making a difference was Bella Battistone, who had 11 kills, eight digs, and two solo blocks.
Basic's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Boulder City, they have been on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That run has powered them to a 6-5 record this season.
Basic will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Green Valley, where the match is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. The game will give the Wolves their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Boulder City, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Democracy Prep Agassi Campus on the 27th.
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