Homestead won the last time they faced Appleton North, and Lauren Fitzgibbon did her part to make sure it happened again. The Highlanders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Lightning on Saturday for which the team can thank Fitzgibbon, who had 15 digs and two aces. She also posted an assist, marking her first of the season.
Despite the loss, Appleton North saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jada Ellis had 18 digs and one assist. Those 18 digs set a new season-high mark for Ellis. Another player making a difference was Hannah Moua, who had seven digs and five assists.
The win snapped Homestead's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-5 record. As for Appleton North, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Homestead wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 defeat against Lake Country Lutheran on the 30th. As for Appleton North, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against West Bend West on the 30th.
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