Eagle Pass is 0-10 against Alexander since September of 2017 but things could change on Saturday. The Eagle Pass Eagles will be playing at home against the Alexander Bulldogs at 12:30 p.m.
Eagle Pass is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Tuesday. They came up short against Medina Valley, falling 3-0.
Eagle Pass was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Medina Valley work for it, especially in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 25-18, 25-15.
Meanwhile, Alexander came tearing into Tuesday's match with eight straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Panthers 3-0.
Alexander's not only won, but also showed off some consistency: keeping Medina Valley between 13 and 16 points across their sets. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-13, 25-14.
Alexander's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emily Lauren Buitron, who had 11 digs and 13 assists. Lauren Buitron is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariajose Cosio, who had 13 digs.
Eagle Pass' loss dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Alexander, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 21 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 26-7 record this season.
Eagle Pass might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Alexander in their previous matchup back in September. Will Eagle Pass have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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