Homestead and Del Oro squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Homestead had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Del Oro Golden Eagles. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Homestead started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-14, 25-17, 25-19.
Del Oro was led to victory by Lily Smith and Bella Rasi. Smith had 23 digs, while Rasi had 17 digs, five aces, and two kills. That's the most aces Rasi has posted since back in September.
Homestead's loss dropped their record down to 27-10. As for Del Oro, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-14 record this season.
Homestead does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Del Oro, they will host Sacred Heart Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sacred Heart Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Del Oro surely won't give up without a fight.
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