Holbrook had four matches during homecoming week and they picked up just one win in the four outings. They began the week on Monday, with a homecourt loss to Show Low in three games. The Cougars won 25-17, 27-25 and 25-8.
Holbrook welcomed in Blue Ridge on Tuesday and fought their way to a 3-2 win. Holbrook won the first game 25-20 and took game two 26-24. Blue Ridge fought back winning game three 25-17, and evened the match winning game four 25-18. Holbrook regrouped to win game five and the match 15-7.
Playing in St. Johns on Thursday, the Lady Birds limped home with a straight sets loss. The Redskins protected their homecourt in three games, 25-17, 25-9 and 25-17.
Hosting Window Rock on Saturday afternoon, Holbrook started well enough, winning game one 25-18. The Scouts took game two 25-17. Window Rock moved in front winning game three 25-23. Holbrook stayed alive, extending the match with a 25-23 game-four win. The Scouts jumped out early in game five and went on to win the fifth game and the match 15-10.
Holbrook moved their regular season record to 5-8. They entered the Window Rock game ranked 20th in power points. They will need to finish in the top 24 to extend their season. Holbrook will not play this week due to fall break. They will return to action on Monday, Oct. 16, with a home-court match with Payson. The following day they will play in Winslow. Then on Thursday, they host Snowflake. Holbrook will close out the regular season on the road in Payson on Oct. 25.
