Esperanza has a 2-1 lead in this match. The Aztecs won Game 3 25-21 and regained their energy. Santa Margarita continues to miss serves. It's been a great match so far, with - no secret here - the team that plays better winning the game. Aztecs played cleaner volleyball in Games 1 and 3. The Eagles made less errors in Game 2.

We'll see if the Aztecs can end this one, or if Santa Margarita can push it to five games.

Update 4

The Aztecs are the first to 20, and lead 20-16.

Update 3

Esperanza timeout. The Eagles trail 17-14 and are trying to fight back into it.

Update 2

Esperanza went on a 6-1 run to open a 15-10 advantage in Game 3. The Aztecs received a block from Chris Dreim on Tanner Jansen to build the lead and force an Eagles timeout.

Update 1

Both teams are playing well to start . The game is tied at 9-9.

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