It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but La Cueva had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Los Lunas Tigers by a score of 3-1. Winning may never get old, but the Bears sure are getting used to it with their 16th in a row.
The final score came out to 25-17, 25-20, 21-25, 25-16.
La Cueva's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chloe Chafins, who had 16 digs and four aces. That's the most aces Chafins has posted in her last eight matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Karyna Werley, who hit 71% for 23 kills and eight digs, three aces, and two blocks.
La Cueva was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Los Lunas only served four.
Los Lunas' loss came despite strong showings from Madison Pruitt and Lynae Hands. Pruitt had eight digs and two aces, while Hands had eight kills. Hands is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had six or more in the last three games she's played.
La Cueva is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-3 record this season. As for Los Lunas, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-8.
La Cueva wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Las Cruces on the 16th. Los Lunas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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