Cotopaxi was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Primero Bulldogs, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
The final score came out to 25-19, 25-14, 25-18.

Sophie Eggleston
| 09/12/25 @ Center | 7 |
| 08/23/25 vs Caprock Academy | 8 |
| 08/23/25 vs Crested Butte | 9 |
| 08/23/25 vs Ridgway | 13 |
| 09/06/25 @ Pikes Peak Christian | 13 |
Despite the loss, Cotopaxi saw an underclassman step up: freshman Sophie Eggleston had 22 digs and 11 assists. Those 22 digs set a new season-high mark for Eggleston. Another player making a difference was Riley Swann, who had 20 digs.
Isabella Shew was a one-woman wrecking crew For Primero. as she had 21 digs and two assists. Shew is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Alyvia Robinson also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Cotopaxi's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Primero, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0.
Coincidentally, Cotopaxi and Primero will both be playing Custer County the next time they take the court. The Bulldogs will host the Bobcats at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Pirates will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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