Valley Center hadn't done well against Escondido recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Valley Center Jaguars came out on top against the Escondido Cougars by a score of 3-1. This was payback for the Jaguars, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Valley Center walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the second set). The final score came out to 25-18, 25-13, 23-25, 25-23.
Valley Center had a senior duo take command as Grace Hawranik had 27 digs and Brooklyn English had 16 digs. Hawranik is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season.
Escondido's loss came despite strong showings from Abigale Glassett and Madyson Sprankles. Glassett had 38 digs, while Sprankles had 19 digs and 17 assists.
Valley Center's record is now 16-6. As for Escondido, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-16 record this season.
Valley Center wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against El Camino on the 17th. Escondido has also already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Oceanside on the 18th.
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