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| 09/05/25 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 09/06/24 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 08/17/24 - Neutral | 1-2 L |
| 08/26/23 - Neutral | 2-0 W |
| 08/13/22 - Neutral | 2-0 W |
| + 3 more games |
Lake Highlands's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Melissa Cardinals. The Wildcats were shut out 3-0 the last time they took on the Cardinals, so the Wildcats were just returning the favor.
Lake Highlands' got stronger as the match went on, holding Melissa to fewer and fewer points set over set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-18, 25-14.
Lucy Holmes paced Lake Highlands' offense, picking up 18 kills. Holmes got some help from Carrigan Anderly and her 34 assists. Finally, Parker Horton kept Lake Highlands' defense grounded, leading the team with two blocks.
Despite the defeat, Melissa saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kate Thompson had seven digs and one assist.
Lake Highlands has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Melissa, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-11.
Lake Highlands and Melissa will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Wildcats will square off against rival Irving at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Melissa is set to face off against their familiar foe Walnut Grove at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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