Del Valle was the 3-1 winner over Horizon when they last played one another back in September, but their luck changed this time around. The Del Valle Conquistadores fell just short of the Horizon Scorpions by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday.
Del Valle actually scored more points across those five sets (104-97), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-22, 16-25, 16-25, 15-12.
When it comes to explaining why Del Valle lost, don't look at Mia Puga. Despite the final result, she had 19 digs and two aces.
Even though they lost, Del Valle kept the net locked down and finished the game with 15 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least six blocks in 11 consecutive games.
Natalie Sapien went supernova for Horizon, getting 24 digs and three aces. Sapien is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played.
Del Valle has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-13 record this season. As for Horizon, their win bumped their record up to 12-14.
Del Valle wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 victory against Parkland on the 18th. Horizon has also already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against El Dorado on the 18th.
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