Jason Strother – JTS Media
Grand County closed out Region XVIII play at home Wednesday, Oct. 14, against the Kanab Cowboys, falling 3-0 after taking the visitors to a 27-25 finish in an intense opening set. The Lady Red Devils kept competing through the match and now turn their attention to one final opportunity to close the regular season at home: Thursday’s 4:00 p.m. match against the Cortez Panthers.
A fierce opening set
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
The Lady Red Devils met Kanab with determination from the opening serve, matching the Cowboys in a closely contested first set. Grand County came within two points of taking it, but Kanab edged ahead 27-25 to claim the opener.
That narrow margin showed how closely Grand County pushed its opponent in the set. The Red Devils stayed in the fight, bringing the heart and hustle they carried into their final home match of Region XVIII play.
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Kanab took the next two sets to secure the match, 3-0. The second- and third-set scores were not available.
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Competing through the finish
The final result did not change the effort Grand County showed on its home court. Even after Kanab gained the match advantage, the Lady Red Devils continued to compete with grit and determination, refusing to back down.
The opening set offered a clear measure of the challenge Grand County presented. A 27-25 finish leaves little separating the teams on the scoreboard, and the Red Devils’ effort in that set reflected a group willing to battle for every point.
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
The match marked the close of Grand County’s Region XVIII schedule at home. With the regular season still to conclude, the team has one more chance to bring that same resolve to the court in front of its supporters.
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Jason Strother – JTS Media
Match at a glance
- Match: Grand County vs. Kanab
- Result: Kanab won, 3-0
- First set: Kanab 27, Grand County 25
- Second and third sets: Kanab won; scores not provided
One last home match
Grand County hosts the Cortez Panthers on Wednesday, Oct 14. The matchup gives the Lady Red Devils one final opportunity to close the regular season at home, with their community behind them.
Fans are encouraged to come out, fill the stands and support the team as it takes the court for its last regular-season match. After a hard-fought Region XVIII finale, the Red Devils will look to bring their heart, hustle and determination into Thursday’s contest.
One more match. One more chance to compete together. Red Devil Pride, RDP.
By Laura Strother
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