Coyotes sweep past Stallions

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune

The Madera Coyotes celebrate a point during Tuesday’s three-set victory over Madera South. From left are Sky Flores (1), Belia Magana, Jania Warren (8), Evangeline Gonzalez (12) and Isabella Fessenden.

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In the annual girls volleyball battle between Madera and Madera South, tensions are high, play is elevated and the passion is clear.

That was the scene Tuesday during Madera’s 3-0 sweep over the Stallions. The Stallions gave their best effort of the season to try to give co-head coaches Sharalyn Hernandez and Karina Garcia their first win.

The Coyotes defeated the Stallions, but by only 14 points in the three sets. Madera South outhit the Coyotes 22-18, but also made twice as many errors, including hitting eight out of bounds.