San Marcos (15-19 overall, 1-2 District 26-6A) proved to be a tough team all night, but came short in its match against district foe Cibolo Steele (16-15, 2-1), losing 3-0 (22-25, 11-25, 16-25).
The blocking and power on the offensive side of the ball for the visitors was too much for the Lady Rattlers to contain. Steele opened up the set taking advantage of San Marcos’ mistakes on offense. Multiple errors by the visitors, including two net calls and a serving miscue, rejuvenated the home team's energy and gave them the lead, 5-3. The Lady Knights returned the favor offensively with a kill that tied the game up. The Lady Rattlers needed someone to break the cold spell on offense for them and senior right side hitter Jordan Helbig came up with timely plays, keeping her team within striking distance.
The senior placed the balled in the right corner for her first kill of the night, followed by another ball split right between the defense’s middle blocker and outside hitter. Her offensive play stood out early in the match. Both teams tried to get the advantage but neither would let it slip away. San Marcos trailed 21-17, but found a way to cut the lead to one after Helbig recorded another kill, halting the score at 22-21 before Steele called timeout.
