Horizon Science Academy and Highland squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Horizon Science Academy had to settle for second. They came up short against the Highland Fighting Scots, falling 3-0. The Hawks 's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
The match finished with set scores of 25-3, 25-5, 25-4.
Highland can attribute much of their success to MaKaylee Merckling, who had nine digs and five aces. That's the most aces Merckling has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Gantz, who had five aces.
Horizon Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Highland, they pushed their record up to 18-5 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.
Horizon Science Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Highland has already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Worthington Christian on the 21st.
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