Coronado lost against Franklin back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds fell 3-1 to the Cougars.
Coronado might've come up short, but they didn't make it easy on Franklin: every set was decided by two points or less. The final score came out to 27-25, 23-25, 25-23, 27-25.
Natasha Hernandez
| 09/09/25 @ Franklin | 13 |
| 09/05/25 @ Canutillo | 19 |
| 09/02/25 @ Chapin | 12 |
| 08/30/25 vs Bridgeland | 9 |
Despite the loss, Coronado saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Natasha Hernandez had 29 digs and 13 kills. Hernandez is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had nine or more in each of the last four games she's played. Julieta Fuentes was another key player, getting 18 digs and two aces.
Coronado has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Franklin, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season.
Coronado wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 victory against Pebble Hills on the 12th. As for Franklin, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 win against Montwood on the 12th.
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