Volleyball Recap: Wakefield School Fighting Owls vs. Highland Hawks
Wakefield School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Highland Hawks, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fighting Owls of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
The final score came out to 25-11, 25-11, 25-13.
Highland's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarah Johnson, who had three aces, a kill, and 27 assists. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 13 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Ava Lewinsohn, who had five aces and two kills.
Wakefield School's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Highland, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wakefield School will venture away from home to square off against Fairfax Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Highland, they will square off against Eastern Mennonite at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastern Mennonite is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Highland will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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