Lafayette proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by three) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Highland Baptist Christian Bears 3-2. Winning may never get old, but the Lions sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Lafayette was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-17, 24-26, 25-14, 15-13.
Avery Larpenteur
| 09/11/25 @ Highland Baptist Christian | 14 |
| 09/03/24 vs Highland Baptist Christian | 13 |
| 09/03/25 vs Cecilia | 7 |
| 09/04/25 vs Comeaux | 6 |
| 09/17/24 @ Northside Christian | 6 |
Lafayette's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Avery Larpenteur, who had 14 digs and five aces. Those 14 digs gave Larpenteur a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Manson, who had 26 digs and nine assists.
Lafayette's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Highland Baptist Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette will face off against Northside Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Highland Baptist Christian, they will take on Acadiana at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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