Manitou Springs took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Arrupe Jesuit, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs won by a set and slipped past the Generals 3-2. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 victory the Generals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Manitou Springs who won the one that mattered. The final score came out to 25-15, 25-27, 25-16, 21-25, 19-17.
Natalie Gore
| 09/03/25 @ Arrupe Jesuit | 22 |
| 08/21/25 @ Pueblo Central | 15 |
| 08/26/25 vs Alamosa | 7 |
| 09/19/24 @ St. Mary's | 3 |
| 08/28/25 vs Fowler | 2 |
Natalie Gore was a one-woman wrecking crew as she had 18 digs and three aces. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in assists (22). Another player making a difference was Alice Melvin, who had ten digs.
Manitou Springs' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Arrupe Jesuit, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manitou Springs will take on Mesa Ridge at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Arrupe Jesuit, they will square off against Kent Denver at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Sun Devils will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Generals surely won't give up without a fight.
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