Calexico entered their matchup against Central on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Bulldogs took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spartans. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, with their most recent defeat being a 3-2 loss last Monday.
Calexico started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-21.
MAXIMILIANO GARCIA paced Calexico's offense, picking up 14 kills. GARCIA got some help from VICTOR ESPINOZA and his 30 assists. Finally, GARCIA was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high ten blocks.
Eduardo Garcia had an outrageously good game for Central as he had 34 digs and two assists. Garcia is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had 13 or more in each of the last 11 games he's played.
Calexico suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 15-14. As for Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Calexico and Montgomery, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Imperial at 6:00 p.m. on the 8th.
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