Desert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Kern Valley Broncs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Broncs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-1 back in September.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Kern Valley scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, 25-17.
Alyssa Ballentine paced Desert's offense, picking up six kills. Ballentine got some help from Kloyee Baldwin and her 14 assists. Finally, Zaylee Whitesell kept Desert's defense grounded, leading the team with five blocks.
Desert's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Kern Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-12-1.
Desert wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against Bishop Union on the 21st. As for Kern Valley, they have also already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Frazier Mountain on the 21st.
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