It was a proper cat-fight when La Junta took on Pueblo Central on Tuesday. The Tigers fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 3-2. The Tigers' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
La Junta took Pueblo Central into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking eight-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-22, 21-25, 21-25, 15-7.
Brylee Gearhart paced La Junta's offense, picking up 12 kills. Gearhart got some help from Gabrielle Ojeda and her 30 assists. Brooklyn Lovato controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Pueblo Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Melany Decasas Falcon led the charge by getting 14 digs. Those 14 digs gave Decasas Falcon a new career-high. Mylie Schauer also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
La Junta's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Pueblo Central, their record now sits at 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Junta will challenge Rocky Ford at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pueblo Central, they will take on Harrison at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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