Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Arcata couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 3-1 to the Encinal Jets on Saturday. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Arcata started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-19, 25-13, 25-14.
Even though they lost, Arcata was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in eight consecutive contests.
Arcata's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-7. As for Encinal, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-15 record this season.
Arcata does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Encinal, they will venture away from home to face off against Rancho Cotate at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
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