Volleyball Recap: Tough Loss for Azle

Azle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Eagle Mountain Knights.

Azle took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 25-11, 25-12, 25-13.

Eagle Mountain was led to victory by Molly Aubert and Avery Williams. Aubert had 21 assists, six kills, four digs, and two aces, while Williams had seven digs, seven aces, six kills, and two solo blocks. The team also got some help from Cambri Chukes, who had nine digs and four aces.

Azle has now lost five of their last six games on the road. That's taken a bite out of their 18-24 record this season. As for Eagle Mountain, they have now won 17 of their last 18 games at home. That's helped them to a 32-7 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Azle will challenge their in-conference opponent Argyle at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Eagle Mountain is set to face off against their familiar foe Saginaw at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.