Avenal suffered their biggest defeat since September 5th on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Coalinga Horned Toads. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Buccaneers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Avenal was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-23, 25-14.
Avenal's loss came despite strong showings from Krista Martin and Giselle Parades. Martin had eight digs and 25 assists, while Parades had seven digs and two aces.
Avenal's defeat dropped their record down to 13-10. As for Coalinga, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avenal will venture away from home to challenge Firebaugh at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Avenal is facing Firebaugh at the right time seeing as Firebaugh is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Coalinga, they will take on Mendota at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mendota is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Coalinga will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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