San Dieguito Academy lost to San Marcos on Friday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The San Dieguito Academy Mustangs won by a set and slipped past the San Marcos Knights 2-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
If you add up the scores from across all three sets (59-57) San Dieguito Academy actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 17-25, 15-13.
San Dieguito Academy was led to victory by Ellie Burr and Lexie Richards. Burr had nine digs, while Richards had 12 digs, two kills, and two kills. Richards is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 19 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
San Dieguito Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. As for San Marcos, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 23-4 record.
San Dieguito Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Poway at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games San Dieguito Academy has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for San Marcos, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Torrey Pines at 5:30 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (San Marcos has won five straight at home dating back to last season, while Torrey Pines won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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