Mullen hadn't done well against Eaglecrest recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Raptors. This was payback for the Mustangs, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mullen had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-12, 15-6.
Milli Mares
| 10/07/25 vs Eaglecrest | 23 |
| 09/30/25 vs Cherry Creek | 15 |
| 09/27/25 @ Smoky Hill | 13 |
| 09/25/25 vs Grandview | 9 |
| 09/18/25 vs Arapahoe | 22 |
| + 2 more games |
Mullen's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Milli Mares, who had five digs and three aces. What's more, Mares racked up 23 assists, the most she's had since back in September. Another player making a difference was Braylee Shatley, who had 13 digs and one assist.
They weren't the only good servers: Mullen was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in three consecutive matches.
Mullen has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season. As for Eaglecrest, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
Mullen didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Cherokee Trail on the 9th. As for Eaglecrest, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Arapahoe on the 9th.
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