The Dolores volleyball team improved its record to 3-1 after a win at Dove Creek last Thursday.

The Bears dispatched the Bulldogs 25-19 in the first game, and freshman Aryelle Wright put the stamp on game two with a spike to win 25-16.

"Tatum Majors had a couple of good serve streaks that helped us get some leads in game on and game two," head coach Gina Hollen said.

The third game of the evening was a much tighter affair. At one point, Dolores led 19-13, but Dove Creek mounted a comeback to tie the game at 22.

The game continued back-and-forth into extra points, but key blocks by senior Larissa Umberger helped the Bears escape with a 26-24 victory to take the match in three games.

"Controlling our passes was huge," Hollen said. "And they're starting to gel a little bit and trust each other."

The Bears have been on a hiatus since, but they will be back in action at Mancos on Sept. 22 at 4 p.m.