It was fun while it lasted, but Hitchcock-Tulare's undefeated season came to an end after 23 games on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Warner Monarchs by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Hitchcock-Tulare took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 18-25, 23-25, 25-16, 15-4.
Despite the loss, Hitchcock-Tulare still got an impressive performance from Cambree Hoekman, who had 14 digs.
Jordyn Jensen was nothing short of spectacular for Warner: she had 19 digs and four aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Haleigh Holt, who had nine digs and two aces.
Hitchcock-Tulare's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 23-1. As for Warner, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 20-4.
Hitchcock-Tulare's road trip will continue as they head out to face Miller at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. Miller is coming into the match with seven straight wins at home, so Hitchcock-Tulare will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Warner, they will welcome Redfield at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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