Orange Glen took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Escondido, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots had just enough and edged out the Cougars 3-2 on Tuesday. This was payback for the Patriots, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Orange Glen had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-23, 15-11.
Escondido's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Camila Espinoza, who had 12 digs and five aces. Another player making a difference was Avery Dorris, who had 13 digs and four aces.
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| 08/26/25 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 09/13/24 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 08/24/21 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 08/17/21 - Away | 0-3 L |
Orange Glen's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Escondido, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coincidentally, Orange Glen and Escondido will both be playing Del Lago Academy the next time they take the court. The Patriots will head out to face the Firebirds at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Cougars will host them at 6:00 p.m. on September 3.
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