Volleyball Recap: Southwest EC Extends Home Winning Streak to 12

By Team Reports Sep 22, 2024, 8:50pm

Volleyball Recap: Southwest EC Eagles vs. Calexico Bulldogs

Southwest EC lost to Calexico back in October of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Southwest EC Eagles walked away with a 3-1 win over the Calexico Bulldogs. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.

Southwest EC was staring down a 1-1 deficit headed into the third set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 13-25, 25-15, 25-22.

Loss or not, Calexico got some senior leadership from Sissi Sierra Lugo and Isabella Esquer. Sierra Lugo had 30 digs, 12 aces, and two kills, while Esquer had 39 digs. The dominant performance gave Sierra Lugo a new career-high in aces.

Southwest EC's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-4. As for Calexico, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

Southwest EC will take on Sweetwater at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Calexico, they will host Brawley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Brawley will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Calexico surely won't give up without a fight.

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