STEM School Highlands Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 22nd straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Thomas MacLaren School Highlanders.
STEM School Highlands Ranch actually scored more points across those five sets (99-98), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 16-25, 17-25, 25-17, 15-11.
Nikhel Aaravindh Saluja paced STEM School Highlands Ranch's offense, picking up eight kills. Aaravindh Saluja got some help from Sean McCarty and his seven assists. Harman Saron controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
Among those leading the charge was Ivan Romo, who had 20 digs and one assist. That's the most digs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
STEM School Highlands Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Thomas MacLaren School, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to a perfect 2-0.
STEM School Highlands Ranch wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Windsor Charter Academy on the 10th. As for Thomas MacLaren School, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-1 win against The Vanguard School on the 11th.
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