Burbank was the 3-2 winner over Highlands when they last played one another back in August, but their luck changed this time around. The Bulldogs fell 3-1 to the Owls on Friday. Bulldogs fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Owls since Friday.
Burbank started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-16.
When it comes to explaining why Burbank lost, don't look at Evelyn Flores. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs and two assists.
Highlands was led to victory by Linden Sepulveda and Riley Reyes. Sepulveda had 25 digs and one assist, while Reyes had three digs and three aces. Sepulveda has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last seven times she's played.
Burbank is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-16. As for Highlands, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, Burbank and Highlands will both be playing Brackenridge the next time they take the court. The Owls will head out to face the Eagles at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Bulldogs will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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