Maranatha Christian barely beat Santana the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Sultans on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Eagles have posted against the Sultans since September 12, 2017.
Maranatha Christian was especially dominant in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 27-25, 25-23.
Quinn Kaechele
| 08/26/25 vs Santana | 33 |
| 08/21/25 @ Granite Hills | 21 |
| 08/19/25 @ Patrick Henry | 17 |
| 08/14/25 vs Escondido Charter | 38 |
| 11/02/24 @ La Jolla Country Day | 19 |
| + 15 more games |
Maranatha Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quinn Kaechele, who had eight digs and six aces. Kaechele has been hot for a while, having also posted 13 or more assists the last 20 times she's played.
They weren't the only good server: Maranatha Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 18 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Santana's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Allyson Russell, who had seven kills, two blocks, and two aces. Vanessa Ryan was another key player, getting 11 digs and three aces.
Maranatha Christian pushed their record up to 2-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Santana, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Coming up, Maranatha Christian will welcome San Pasqual at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Santana, they will head out to square off against Ramona at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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