Live Oak was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Las Plumas Thunderbirds. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbirds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on October 1st.
Live Oak was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the third set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-16, 25-22.
Despite the loss, Live Oak still got an impressive performance from Alejandra De La Cerda, who had 16 digs.
Live Oak's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Las Plumas, their victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-20.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against Corning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. They are coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Live Oak will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Las Plumas, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Gridley at 6:30 p.m.
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