Manzano was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Capital Jaguars. The Monarchs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Jaguars earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
Manzano started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-15.
Brooke Garcia paced Manzano's offense, picking up 14 kills. Garcia got some help from Paige Young and her 24 assists. Tenille Coleman controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Leading Capital to victory were Elena Herrera and Isabella Hernandez. Herrera had 11 digs and two aces, while Hernandez had 18 digs and two assists. Hernandez has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last 26 times she's played.
Manzano's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Capital, their record is now 6-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manzano will welcome La Cueva at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bears will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Monarchs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Capital, they will be playing at home against Eldorado at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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