After flying high against Healdsburg on Thursday, Montgomery came back down to earth. The Vikings lost 3-0 to the Rancho Cotate Cougars on Tuesday. If the Vikings were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Cougars when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Montgomery 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 25-14, 25-17, 25-21.
Roxana Corona was a one-woman wrecking crew For Rancho Cotate. as she had 17 digs and five aces. Corona has been hot recently, having posted two or more aces the last three times she's played. Izabella Harumi also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
Montgomery has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for Rancho Cotate, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montgomery will square off against Analy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rancho Cotate, they will take on Santa Rosa at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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