Socorro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Coronado Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on October 1st.
While Socorro was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-14, 25-22.
Despite the loss, Socorro still got an impressive performance from Mia Arellano, who had 21 digs and two aces. Arellano is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 21 or more in the last three games she's played.
Even though they lost, Socorro kept the net locked down and finished the game with 15 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least five blocks in 19 consecutive matches.
Coronado's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Danielle Gutierrez, who had 25 digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Silex, who had 25 digs and two kills.
Socorro's loss dropped their record down to 16-22. As for Coronado, their victory bumped their record up to 17-13.
Socorro will head out to square off against Montwood at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Coronado, it'll be Battle of the Birds when Thunderbirds faces off against Eastlake at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. They will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Coronado surely won't give up without a fight.
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