Otay Ranch posted their closest victory since April 25, 2024 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders.
Otay Ranch was led to victory by Gavin Cosico and Nolan Gervacio. Cosico had 28 digs and two aces, while Gervacio had 21 assists. That's the most aces Cosico has posted since back in February of 2024.
They weren't the only good server: Otay Ranch was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mater Dei Catholic only four aces.
Mater Dei Catholic's loss came despite strong showings from Ethan Bundang and Oskar Manguy-Meza. Bundang had 15 digs, while Manguy-Meza had 15 kills, nine digs, and one block. Bundang has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more digs the last three times he's played.
Otay Ranch has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. Mater Dei Catholic has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Otay Ranch wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-2 loss against Westview on the 6th. As for Mater Dei Catholic, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 defeat against University City on the 6th.
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