Eastmark was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Cactus Cobras. The Firebirds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cobras apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
The final score came out to 25-23, 15-25, 25-21, 25-11.
Faith Connell had a dynamite game For Cactus., getting 24 digs and two assists. Those 24 digs gave Connell a new career-high. Kenli Petty also deserves some recognition as she had her first dig of the season.
Eastmark's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Cactus, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastmark will head out to challenge ALA - Queen Creek at 6:00 p.m. on October 1. As for Cactus, they will challenge Dysart at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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