Upper Lake's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Clear Lake Cardinals , sneaking past 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Upper Lake had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 19-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-20, 15-8.
Upper Lake kept the net locked down and finished the game with 29 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least 13 blocks in five consecutive games.
Upper Lake's victory bumped their record up to 7-14. As for Clear Lake, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Upper Lake will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Kelseyville at 6:00 p.m. After both having extra time off, Clear Lake and Cloverdale will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cloverdale is coming into the match with six straight wins at home, so Clear Lake will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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