Rifle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Battle Mountain Huskies, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Rifle took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-17, 26-24.
When it comes to explaining why Rifle lost, don't look at Valeria Olivas. Despite the final result, she had 19 digs.
Leading Battle Mountain to victory were Evie Steinberg and Presley Walters. Steinberg had 13 digs, while Walters had nine digs.
Rifle's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Battle Mountain, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Rifle has already played their next match, a 3-2 loss against Summit on the 15th. As for Battle Mountain, they will square off against Soroco at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Battle Mountain will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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