After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mesa Ridge, Coronado was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Widefield Gladiators with a sharp 3-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Coronado never let Widefield on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-21, 27-25.
Coronado was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in three consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Widefield still got an impressive performance from Mecca Julien, who had six digs and two aces.
Coronado's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Widefield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-11.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against Canon City at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Coronado is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Widefield, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Palmer at 6:00 p.m.
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