Capital was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the St. Michael's Horsemen, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jaguars of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
The final score came out to 25-15, 25-13, 25-13.
Even though they lost, Capital kept the net locked down and finished the game with 16 blocks. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 blocks per game earlier this season, but in their last five matchups they've averaged 17.
Capital's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for St. Michael's, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Capital will take on Espanola Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2015, but likely not for long. As for St. Michael's, they will challenge St. Pius X at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Pius X will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something St. Michael's surely won't give up without a fight.
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