Volleyball Recap: Eldorado Gets the Win

By Team Reports Aug 25, 2025, 8:37am

Volleyball Recap: Eldorado Golden Eagles vs. Rio Grande Ravens

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Previous 5 Games

08/21/25 - Home3-2 W
08/22/24 - Away3-2 W
09/14/21 - Home3-0 W
09/14/19 - Neutral3-0 W
09/17/15 - Home3-0 W

Eldorado's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Rio Grande Ravens. The victory continues a trend for the Golden Eagles in their matchups with the Ravens: they've now won five in a row.

Eldorado was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 23-25, 20-25, 25-15, 15-10.

When it comes to explaining why Rio Grande lost, don't look at Mercedes Valenzuela. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs.

The win got Eldorado back to even at 1-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eldorado will venture away from home to square off against Albuquerque Academy at 6:00 p.m. on the 29th. As for Rio Grande, they will head out to challenge Santa Fe at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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