King was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They came up short against the Santiago Sharks, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wolves of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
King took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-15, 25-23.
Among those leading the charge was Riley Rush, who had four aces and 17 assists. That's the most aces she has posted since back in August.
King's defeat dropped their record down to 12-17. As for Santiago, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. King and Centennial will meet in a canine-themed contest at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Centennial will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something King surely won't give up without a fight. As for Santiago, they will venture away from home to challenge Norco at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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