It's playoff time, and Higley had no trouble coming through when it counted. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Desert Ridge Jaguars 3-2. This was a revenge game for the Knights: when they faced off against the Jaguars two weeks ago, they had to take a 3-2 loss.
Higley wouldn't go down easily and took Desert Ridge into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, 21-25, 19-25, 15-9.
When it comes to explaining why Desert Ridge lost on Tuesday, don't look at Kai Perkins. Despite the final result, she had 19 digs and two aces. Perkins has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last nine times she's played.
Knights
| 11/04/25 @ Desert Ridge | 3-2 |
| 10/29/25 @ Williams Field | 3-1 |
| 10/27/25 vs Gilbert | 3-0 |
The victory (which was Higley's third in a row) raised their record to 18-12-3. As for Desert Ridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-12 record this season.
Higley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat against Corona del Sol on the 6th. Desert Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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