Glendale, Ariz. — The Spirit continued their strong run on the sand with two non-conference wins, showcasing depth across the lineup and consistency in all flights. The day highlighted balanced performances, resilience in tight moments, and clean execution to close out both matches.
Game 1 —#1 OUAZ 4, Bushnell 1
In the first match of the day, the Spirit earned key wins across the board to take the dual. Maya Blake and Eliana Dean battled through three sets to claim the opening point, setting the tone early. Olga Romero and Marielle Ramos followed with a straight-sets victory, while Katy Shockey and Alicia Romero added another two-set win to extend the lead. Gabriela Corrales and Shea Marovich secured the team result with a decisive two-set performance. In exhibition play, Alexia Luengo and Giulia Aldi closed out the match with a straight-sets win.
Game 2 —#1 OUAZ 5, Simpson 0
The Spirit carried that momentum into the second match, delivering a dominant sweep. Blake and Dean opened with a convincing two-set victory, followed by Shayna Martinez and Railey Dykstra who also won in straight sets. Olga Romero and Marielle Amos continued the run with another two-set win, while Shockey and Romero picked up their second straight-sets victory of the day. Corrales and Marovich sealed the sweep with a clean two-set performance, completing the non-conference doubleheader on a high note.
Up Next
The Spirit will play two key conference matches against Life Pacific and Hope International on Wednesday, February 18th at 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM (MST).