Volleyball Recap: Etiwanda Eagles vs. Rancho Cucamonga Cougars
Etiwanda came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with nine straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars by a score of 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in September.
Etiwanda had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-22.
Leading Etiwanda to victory were Olivia Zajicek and Lauren Furnald. Zajicek had eight digs, while Furnald had 14 kills, 14 digs, and a block. Furnald is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had seven or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season.
Etiwanda kept the net locked down and finished the game with ten blocks. That's the most blocks they've posted in their last seven matches.
Etiwanda is on a roll lately: they've won 19 of their last 20 games, which provided a nice bump to their 25-2 record this season. As for Rancho Cucamonga, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-17.
Etiwanda is taking a road trip to take on Upland at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Upland has won three straight at home, while Etiwanda won eight straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Rancho Cucamonga, they will welcome Chino Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Rancho Cucamonga is facing Chino Hills at the right time seeing as Chino Hills is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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