Calexico was the 3-2 winner over Southwest EC when they last played one another back in October of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Calexico Bulldogs fell 3-1 to the Southwest EC Eagles on Thursday.
Calexico took a 1-1 lead headed into the third set, but sadly they lost the next two. The final score came out to 26-24, 13-25, 25-15, 25-22.
Despite the loss, Calexico had strong showings from Sissi Sierra Lugo, who had 30 digs, 12 aces, and two kills, and Isabella Esquer, who had 39 digs. The dominant performance gave Sierra Lugo a new career-high in aces.
Even though they lost, Calexico was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 25 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in ten consecutive matchups.
Calexico has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Southwest EC, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Calexico will take on Brawley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Brawley will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Calexico surely won't give up without a fight. As for Southwest EC, they will square off against Sweetwater at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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