Eastwood Sweeps Eastlake in Three-Set Volleyball Battle

📸 Photo Courtesy Bridget Armendariz EL PASO, Texas — Eastwood delivered a balanced and composed performance at the net and from the service line, sweeping Eastlake 3-0 in a competitive varsity volleyball matchup, winning 25-20, 26-24, 25-20. The Lady Troopers controlled the match with timely offense and steady defensive play, never allowing Eastlake to find the consistency needed to extend the contest beyond three sets. Jovanne Estebane orchestrated the Eastwood attack with an impressive 32 assists, while adding 15 digs and three aces. Her ability to distribute the ball kept multiple Eastwood hitters involved throughout the match. Leading the offensive charge was Mia Lopez, who recorded 14 kills, along with 13 digs, one assist and three blocks. Katia Valerio also turned in an all-around performance with eight kills, 21 digs, one block and an ace. Eastwood received additional offensive production from Belle Sanchez and Kaylee Armendariz, who each finished with seven kills. Sanchez added 10 digs and an assist, while Armendariz contributed four digs, three blocks and an ace. Alexa Candia added a kill, assist and block, while Kessia Valerio recorded 13 digs and an assist. Eastlake refused to go quietly, particularly in the second set. G. Marmalejos paced the Eastlake attack with a match-high 14 kills, 12 digs, an ace and a block. G. Gandara provided a strong all-around effort with 10 kills, 17 assists, 18 digs and a block, helping keep Eastlake within striking distance throughout the night. A. Carrillo contributed 16 digs and two assists, while A. Chavarria finished with nine assists and 10 digs. A. Cortinas added seven kills and 13 digs, while K. Kelly recorded six kills and seven digs. A. Dominguez chipped in four kills. The defining moment came in the second set, where Eastwood edged Eastlake 26-24 in a tightly contested battle. That victory gave the Lady Troopers momentum heading into the third set, where they closed out the sweep, 25-20. Final: Eastwood 3, Eastlake 0 Eastwood: 25-26-25 Eastlake: 20-24-20 Player of the Match consideration: Jovanne Estebane, Eastwood — 32 assists, 15 digs and 3 aces. Bottom line: Eastwood's combination of efficient setting, multiple offensive weapons and relentless defensive effort proved to be the difference as the Lady Troopers secured a convincing three-set sweep.