Volleyball Recap: Eastlake Triumphs

Eastlake posted their closest win since April 2nd on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Bonita Vista Barons 3-2. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 3-1 win two weeks ago.

Eastlake 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 23-25, 25-20, 25-27, 25-21, 15-11.

Robert Almendarez

Assists (Career)

04/30/25 @ Bonita Vista	27
03/25/25 vs Canyon Crest Academy	26
03/05/25 @ Poway	24
02/24/24 vs Clairemont	23
04/09/24 vs Otay Ranch	22

Robert Almendarez went supernova, getting 27 assists and 18 digs. Those 27 assists gave him a new career-high. Michael Jaymalin was another key player, getting 18 assists and seven digs.

Eastlake's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-13. As for Bonita Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 15-14.

Coming up, Eastlake will square off against Otay Ranch at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bonita Vista, they will take on Olympian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Barons are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak.