Desert Oasis extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 16-19 in the process. They lost 3-0 to the Palo Verde Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 on April 3rd.
Ellis Mcgrath paced Desert Oasis' offense, picking up nine kills. Mcgrath got some help from Carter Aldridge and his 18 assists. Finally, Jacob Wienke kept Desert Oasis' defense grounded, leading the team with three blocks.
As for Palo Verde, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-8. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 10th (when they won 3-0).
Palo Verde got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jagger Mendenhall out in front who had 20 assists and five digs. Mendenhall is crushing it when it comes to assists: he's posted at least 13 every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Ben Fife, who had five aces and four digs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert Oasis will host Sierra Vista at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mountain Lions will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Diamondbacks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Palo Verde, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Centennial at 6:00 p.m. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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