Four matches into the season, the East Marion Eagles are yet to lose a set and are looking like the team that has dominated the regular season the past three years.
The Eagles (4-0) swept Seminary 25-16, 25-18 and 25-20 Aug. 25, Salem 25-14, 25-22 and 25-14 Monday and Perry Central 25-12, 25-13 and 25-12 Tuesday, all at home.
Head coach Mandell Echols said the Eagles have started to come around and have focused better since their disappointing opener against South Pike, a match that they swept but didn’t play their best.
At this point, Echols said he believes the Eagles are the team to beat in Class 2A in the hunt for a state title and all East Marion has to do is stay focused and play up to its potential.
“If we stay disciplined, I think we’ll compete for it,” he said.
Echols said Asiah Allen has continued her ascension as one of East Marion’s top hitters and had 10 kills against Perry Central.
The Eagles played at West Marion Thursday night, but results weren’t available at press time. Echols said prior to the match that it would serve as a great test for East Marion because the Trojans have played exceptionally well to start the season.
“We’ll get to see where we are,” he said.
