Volleyball Recap: Canutillo Eagles vs. Andress Eagles
Canutillo's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a set and slipped past the Andress Eagles 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for Canutillo as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Canutillo took Andress into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-21, 16-25, 17-25, 15-11.
Leading Canutillo to victory were Andrea Guerrero and Mikira Wilkes. Guerrero had 15 digs and two aces, while Wilkes had nine kills, three digs, two blocks, and two aces. That's the most aces Wilkes has posted since back in September.
Canutillo was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Andress only served 11.
Despite the defeat, Andress had strong showings from Abigail Rosales, who had 14 digs and two aces, and Aubrey Saavedra, who had seven digs and four aces. Rosales is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Canutillo's record now sits at 14-22. As for Andress, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canutillo will venture away from home to square off against Burges at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Canutillo is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Andress, they are taking a road trip to take on El Paso at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. El Paso will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Andress surely won't give up without a fight.
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