Crystal Springs Uplands was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Castilleja Gators. The Gryphons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gators apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Crystal Springs Uplands took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-18, 18-25, 27-25, 16-14.
Rubi Ochoa had an outrageously good game for Castilleja as she had 24 digs. Ochoa has been hot recently, having posted 14 or more digs the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aria Feitelberg, who had 21 digs and two aces.
Crystal Springs Uplands' loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Castilleja, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Looking ahead, Crystal Springs Uplands will take on Notre Dame at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Castilleja, they will square off against Priory at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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