Volleyball Recap: Lake Wales Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Savannah Watts and Allona Turnbow + How To Watch

After flying high against Sebring on Tuesday, Lake Wales came back down to earth. The Highlanders fell 3-1 to the Winter Haven Blue Devils on Thursday. The Highlanders' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

The final score came out to 25-12, 25-17, 22-25, 25-21.

Savannah Watts

Attacks Kills

10/02/25 vs Winter Haven	5
09/30/25 vs Sebring	5
09/29/25 vs Santa Fe Catholic	8
09/23/25 vs McKeel Academy	8
09/22/25 @ George Jenkins	8

Despite the loss, Lake Wales had strong showings from Allona Turnbow, who had 14 digs and 13 assists, and Savannah Watts, who had 11 digs, five kills, and two aces. Watts has been hot, having posted five or more kills the last five times she's played.

Lake Wales' defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Winter Haven, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season.

Lake Wales has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Bartow on the 7th. As for Winter Haven, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Lakeland on the 7th.