Walsenburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Rye Thunderbolts, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
The final score came out to 25-19, 25-8, 25-7.
Rye found their leader in sophomore Gloriana Ruiz, who had seven digs and five aces. Those five aces set a new season-high mark for Ruiz.
Walsenburg's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Rye, they pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Walsenburg will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Crowley County at 4:30 p.m. on the 21st. As for Rye, they have already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Rocky Ford on the 14th.
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