Escondido was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Orange Glen Patriots. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Escondido started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-23, 15-11.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Camila Espinoza, who had 12 digs and five aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Dorris, who had 13 digs and four aces.
Escondido's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Orange Glen, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coincidentally, Escondido and Orange Glen will both be playing Del Lago Academy the next time they take the court. The Patriots will head out to face the Firebirds at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Cougars will host them at 6:00 p.m. on September 3.
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