If Potosi was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Cassville last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Potosi Chieftains lost 3-0 to the Highland Cardinals on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chieftains of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
While Potosi was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-22, 25-15.
Despite the loss, Potosi saw an underclassman step up: Emily Schaefer had five digs and 14 assists.
Highland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brinleigh Bollant led the charge by getting 26 digs and five aces. That's the most aces Bollant has posted since back in September of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Celia Oleson, who had nine digs and four aces.
Potosi has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-16 record this season. As for Highland, they pushed their record up to 18-6 with the win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Potosi will take on Benton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Potosi is facing Benton at the right time seeing as Benton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Highland, they will challenge Shullsburg at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Shullsburg will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight.
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