If River Valley wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Placer, they should've done a better job of containing Sydney Hodge. The Hillmen put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 3-0 win on Thursday thanks in part to Hodge, who had 27 digs and three assists. She has been hot recently, having posted 18 or more digs the last three times she's played.
While Placer might've won, it sure wasn't easy: River Valley scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-23, 27-25, 25-18.

Hillmen
| 10/23/25 @ River Valley | 3-0 |
| 10/21/25 vs Yuba City | 3-0 |
| 10/16/25 vs Twelve Bridges | 3-2 |
The victory (which was Placer's third in a row) raised their record to 10-13. As for River Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Placer will head out to square off against Calaveras at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for River Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Oakdale at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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