Volleyball Recap: Encina Wins Going Away Against Highlands

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Previous 5 Games

10/21/25 - Away	3-0 W
10/11/17 - Away	2-3 L
09/18/17 - Home	3-1 W
10/12/16 - Home	0-3 L
09/19/16 - Away	1-3 L

After losing to Highlands the last time they met, Encina decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bulldogs blew past the Scots 3-0 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.

Encina never let Highlands on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-15, 26-24.

Nicole Aguilar Umanzor paced Encina's offense, picking up 11 kills. Aguilar Umanzor got some help from Nyla Pomtong and her 22 assists. Pomtong also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Sarah Cowley, each putting up three.

Encina's victory bumped their record up to 11-16. As for Highlands, their defeat ended a three-match streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-9.

Coming up, Encina will venture away from home to challenge John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Highlands, they will host Woodland Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.