Bella Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ponderosa Bruins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bruins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in March.
Bella Vista wouldn't go down easily and took Ponderosa into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 15-8.
Bella Vista's record is now 3-16. As for Ponderosa, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11.
Bella Vista and Ponderosa could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Bella Vista will face off against Rio Americano at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday down 390 places (733 vs. 343). Meanwhile, Ponderosa (ranked 584th) will meet Christian Brothers (ranked 256th) at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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