McFarland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mira Monte Lions. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-0, 0-25, 25-23.
Despite the defeat, McFarland saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Leslie Rodriguez had 13 digs.
McFarland's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Mira Monte, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
McFarland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 defeat against Stockdale on the 22nd. As for Mira Monte, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 loss against East Bakersfield on the 22nd.
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