Otay Ranch barely beat Mater Dei Catholic the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Crusaders on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Mustangs have posted against the Crusaders since October 13, 2023.
While Otay Ranch won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-19, 25-23.

Allyson Austria
| 10/17/25 vs Mater Dei Catholic | 4 |
| 10/15/25 vs Eastlake | 2 |
| 09/29/25 @ Olympian | 1 |
| 08/30/25 vs Central | 1 |
| 08/26/25 @ Coronado | 1 |
Among those leading the charge was Allyson Austria, who had five aces and four digs. Those four digs gave her a new career-high.
Otay Ranch's win bumped their record up to 21-14. As for Mater Dei Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 21-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Otay Ranch will challenge rival Bonita Vista at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Mater Dei Catholic is set to take on their familiar foe Eastlake at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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