Grants was the 3-1 winner over Bernalillo when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Pirates fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Grants sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-12, 22-25, 25-17, 18-25, 20-18.
Their offense was headlined by Demi Martinez and Chardazcha McNeill, who picked up six kills apiece. They got some help from Dezrah McNeill and her 11 assists. Sienna Montoya controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
Gabriella Sanchez was the offensive standout of the match as she had 18 digs. Sanchez is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Ella Darnell, who had six digs and three aces.
Grants' loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Bernalillo, their record now sits at 4-6.
Looking ahead, Grants will take on Del Norte at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th. As for Bernalillo, they have already played their next contest, a 3-1 win against Moriarty on the 11th.
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