The Lobos survived a tough week, getting pushed to the limit in two of their three matches but still maintained their stranglehold on the top overall ranking in 3A volleyball.
On Tuesday of last week Snowflake was in Blue Ridge taking on the third ranked Yellow Jackets. For the first time this season the Lobos had to go to a fifth game before pulling out the victory. Blue Ridge won the first game 25-23, only to have Snowflake battle back taking game two 25-22. Game three went extra distance before Blue Ridge prevailed 28-26, taking a 2-1 lead. With their backs against the wall the Lady Lobos came back, winning game four 25-17, then closed out the match in game five with a 15-7 outcome.
Erin Willis was tough in the middle for the Lobos finishing with 23 kills. Chloe Lyman added 14, and Lauren Hunt had 13. Chandler Johnson and Shaylee Chapman each served three aces. Willis controlled the net on defense with seven blocks. Mikayla Ramage led four players in double figure digs with 32. Chandler Johnson had 19, Janessa Elkins 12, and Jaylee Powers 10. Powers led the way in assists with 28. Elkins added 18, and Katlyn Papa finished with 12.
The Lobos had a much easier time the next day taking care of Winslow in three games, 25-15, 25-15 and 25-15.
On Saturday the Lobos made the long trek to Kayenta where they met up with seventh ranked Monument Valley. The Mustangs have always had a tough program and they forced Snowflake to go the distance before the Lobos prevailed 3-2.
Snowflake, still unbeaten in regular season matches, will play at Payson on Tuesday. On Thursday they host Holbrook. Next week will be the final week of the regular season. Snowflake will play at Show Low on Tuesday, then will wrap up the regular season in a rematch with Blue Ridge on Oct. 26. That final match will be played in Snowflake.
