Jonathan Alder hadn't beaten Highland on the road since October 27, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Pioneers put the hurt on the Fighting Scots with a sharp 3-0 win. That three set margin sets a new team best for the Pioneers this season.
The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-19, 25-13.
Kylie Trout
| 08/23/25 @ Highland | 7 |
| 08/21/25 vs Beavercreek | 0 |
| 08/19/25 vs Marysville | 3 |
| 08/16/25 @ Bishop Hartley | 2 |
| 10/21/24 vs St. Francis DeSales | 4 |
| + 17 more games |
Kylie Trout was a one-woman wrecking crew as she had 12 digs and five aces. What's more, she racked up seven assists, the most she's had since back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Highland still got an impressive performance from MaKaylee Merckling, who had 13 digs and two assists. Merckling is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Jonathan Alder and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Highland, their loss ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2.
Jonathan Alder didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-1 win against Benjamin Logan on the 26th. As for Highland, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-1 victory against Shelby on the 26th.
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