Volleyball Recap: Nixon Comes Up Short on the Road Against Weslaco

Nixon had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 3-0 to the Weslaco Panthers on Tuesday. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.

While Nixon had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-23, 25-23.

Hilda Quintana paced Nixon's offense, picking up 13 kills. Quintana got some help from Alayna Martinez and her 11 assists. Samantha Ibarra and Kylie Vega kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with two aces apiece.

Weslaco's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sati Alonzo, who had five digs and five aces. That's the most aces Alonzo has posted since back in September of 2024. Desiree Gonzalez was another key player, getting 14 digs and two aces.

Coming up, Nixon is taking a road trip to take on Mission at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Mustangs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Weslaco, they will take on Rowe in a tournament on Thursday.