Center's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Mira Loma Matadors 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted since March 23, 2024.
Center wouldn't go down easily and took Mira Loma into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-16, 25-18, 22-25, 15-12.
Julio Inguanzo Lopez
| 03/12/25 vs Mira Loma | 30 |
| 03/10/25 vs Wheatland | 16 |
| 03/06/25 @ Cordova | 16 |
| 03/03/25 @ Oakmont | 16 |
| 03/01/25 vs Stagg | 19 |
| + 6 more games |
Leading Center to victory were Ethan Lee and Julio Inguanzo Lopez. Lee had 17 digs and one assist, while Inguanzo Lopez had 15 digs and one block. What's more, Inguanzo Lopez racked up 30 assists, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Joshua Garnica also deserves some recognition as he had his first block of the season.
Center was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. They are 2-1 when they serve at least ten aces.
When it comes to explaining why Mira Loma lost, don't look at Abel Caza. Despite the final result, he had 15 assists and four digs.
Center's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Mira Loma, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Center will host Antelope at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mira Loma, they will be playing at home against Oakmont at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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