Cotopaxi was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against the Primero Bulldogs, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Cotopaxi took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-13, 25-16.
Leading Primero to victory were Isabella Shew and Jaleysia Atkins. Shew had eight digs and two aces, while Atkins hit 66.7% for 13 kills15 digs and two aces. The last time Atkins' hitting percentage was this high was back in August of 2023.
Cotopaxi's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Primero, they pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Cotopaxi is on the road again on Thursday to play Custer County at 2:00 p.m. As for Primero, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 victory vs. Centennial on the 21st.
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