La Junta lost against Hoehne back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Tigers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Farmers. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
La Junta started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 25-20, 25-22, 25-16.
Mia Whatley
| 08/23/25 vs Sargent | 4 |
| 08/23/25 vs Sangre de Cristo | 5 |
| 08/23/25 @ Monte Vista | 8 |
| 09/02/25 vs Hoehne | 15 |
Despite the defeat, La Junta saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mia Whatley had 15 digs. Those 15 digs set a new season-high mark for Whatley. Acynn Good-Coates was another key player, getting five digs and three aces.
La Junta's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hoehne, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Looking ahead, La Junta will be playing in front of their home fans against Pueblo Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hoehne, they are taking a road trip to square off against Swink at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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