North Salinas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rancho San Juan Trailblazers. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trailblazers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
North Salinas took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 17-25, 25-13, 15-25, 25-21, 15-13.
Leading Rancho San Juan to victory were Devin Francisco and Austin Valdez. Francisco had 33 digs, while Valdez had 21 digs. Francisco has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last 21 times he's played.
North Salinas' loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Rancho San Juan, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, North Salinas and Rancho San Juan will both be playing Everett Alvarez the next time they take the court. The Trailblazers will head out to face the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Vikings will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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