Helix was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat 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 Mission Bay Buccaneers. The Highlanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buccaneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Helix actually scored more points across those five sets (106-105), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The final score came out to 15-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-27, 15-10.
Among those leading the charge was Brynn Sloan, who had 18 digs and four assists. Those 18 digs gave her a new career-high. Clare Steinemann also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Helix's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Mission Bay, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-4.
Helix wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Poway on the 28th. As for Mission Bay, they have also already played their next game, a 3-0 win against Clairemont on the 28th.
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