Foothill Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ventura Cougars. The Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Foothill Tech took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 21-25, 18-25, 25-23, 15-10.
Ventura was led to victory by Fletcher Duffey and Theodore Souther-Pasquarella. Duffey had 26 digs, 11 kills, and one block, while Souther-Pasquarella had eight digs and one block. Duffey is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had 16 or more in each of the last five games he's played. Max Mechtenberg was another key player, getting 16 kills, five digs, and one block.
Foothill Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Ventura, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7.
Foothill Tech wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Dunn on the 1st. As for Ventura, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against Rio Mesa on the 1st.
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