After flying high against Tulare Union last Thursday, Mt. Whitney came back down to earth. The Pioneers fell just short of the Tulare Western Mustangs by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Mt. Whitney took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 27-25, 19-25, 23-25, 25-22, 15-10.
Tulare Western's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maliah Mu?oz, who had 38 digs and three assists. That's the most assists Mu?oz has posted since back in August of 2024. Belinda Sanchez was another key player, getting 19 assists and 18 digs.
Mt. Whitney dropped their record down to 1-1 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Whitney will challenge Farmersville at 6:30 p.m. on the 28th. As for Tulare Western, they will face off against Exeter at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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