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When 13th ranked Holbrook entertained fourth ranked Snowflake on Oct. 8, the Lobos brought with them their impressive power game and handled Holbrook in three straight games winning the match 25-6, 25-13 and 25-19.
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Holbrook was a little rattled in the first game by the Lobos power display, which saw Holbrook trying to defend several Snowflake kill shots coming from a variety of different players.
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In the second game, the Birds settled down a little and despite the score they showed a lot of hustle and determination in getting to balls and played well as a team.
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Snowflake went to their bench in game three and Holbrook battled tough, at one point tying the match at 11-11. Once the Lobos starters gradually returned to the line up the Birds continued to play well and returned several of Snowflake’s kill attempts. Holbrook also finished with numerous kill shots before dropping the third game and the match 25-19.
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No question the Lobos once again have a powerful team, which looks prepared for another deep playoff run. Holbrook has improved greatly this year and despite Tuesday’s results looks like a team that could potentially surprise someone in the play-in matches to get into the state tournament.
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Following the loss, Holbrook dropped their season mark to 7-3 but should remain inside the top 16 in the rankings. They did play at Blue Ridge on Oct. 9, which will have an impact on where they stand prior to Saturday’s home double-header match with Chinle.
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Madison Chappell ended the match with seven kills, two blocks, and 13 digs. Natasha McLaws had five kills; Jyllian Hall, three kills; Alicia Dayea, three kills and eight digs; Macy Moore, two kills, two blocks and 13 digs; Joycelynn Thomas, eight digs; Cara Wilson, seven digs; Mylee Demuth, four digs and three assists; Mika Joe, five assists; and Trinity Jones, one block and three assists.
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