CORE Butte not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since October 24, 2024 (when they won 3-0). They put the hurt on the Las Plumas Thunderbirds with a sharp 3-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lynx.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-20, 25-10.

Mara Gonzalez
09/18/25 vs Las Plumas | 3 |
09/16/25 @ Biggs | 1 |
09/13/25 vs Red Bluff | 1 |
09/13/25 vs Central Valley | 1 |
09/13/25 vs Trinity | 1 |
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CORE Butte can attribute much of their success to Mara Gonzalez, who had nine digs and three aces. That's the most aces Gonzalez has posted over her last seven games.
They weren't the only good server: CORE Butte was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in four consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Las Plumas still got an impressive performance from Makenzi Sills, who had three aces.
CORE Butte's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Las Plumas, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.
CORE Butte and Las Plumas will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lynx will take on rival Los Molinos at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Las Plumas is set to square off against their familiar foe Orland at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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