West Wendover was the 3-1 winner over Battle Mountain when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Wolverines came up short against the Longhorns on Friday, falling 3-0. Wolverines fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Longhorns since Friday.
While West Wendover was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-18, 25-18.
Anaya Hernandez
| 09/19/25 vs Battle Mountain | 16 |
| 09/03/25 vs Wells | 26 |
| 08/30/25 @ Silver Stage | 23 |
| 08/29/25 @ Sierra Lutheran | 27 |
Several Wolverines players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Anaya Hernandez, who had 16 digs. Hernandez is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least 16 every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Yaretzi Saucedo, who had five kills, five digs, three aces, and one block.
West Wendover's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Battle Mountain, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Coincidentally, West Wendover and Battle Mountain will both be playing Pershing County the next time they take the court. The Longhorns will head out to face the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Wolverines will head out to face them at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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