If Canyon Springs was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Del Sol last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Canyon Springs Pioneers lost 3-0 to the Virgin Valley Bulldogs on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pioneers of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Canyon Springs was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Virgin Valley's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-15, 25-19.
Virgin Valley found their leader in underclassman Madelyn Wright, who had six digs and four aces. That's the most aces Wright has posted since back in September.
Canyon Springs has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Virgin Valley, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canyon Springs will head out to face off against Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Canyon Springs is facing Valley at the right time seeing as Valley is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Virgin Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Cristo Rey St. Viator at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Virgin Valley will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Cristo Rey St. Viator will have lost eight straight heading into Thursday's matchup.
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