Highlands hadn't beaten Burbank on the road since October 14, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Owls came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. This was a revenge game for the Owls: when they faced off against the Bulldogs back in August, they had to take a 3-2 loss.
Highlands had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-16.
Linden Sepulveda
| 09/26/25 @ Burbank | 25 |
| 09/23/25 vs MacArthur | 33 |
| 09/16/25 @ Seguin | 17 |
| 09/12/25 vs Jefferson | 28 |
| 09/09/25 vs Lanier | 34 |
| + 2 more games |
Leading Highlands to victory were Linden Sepulveda and Riley Reyes. Sepulveda had 25 digs and one assist, while Reyes had three digs and three aces. Sepulveda is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last seven games she's played.
They weren't the only good servers: Highlands was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 12 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last six matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Burbank lost, don't look at Evelyn Flores. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs and two assists.
Highlands is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-11 record this season. As for Burbank, they now have a losing record of 15-16.
Coincidentally, Highlands and Burbank will both be playing Brackenridge the next time they take the court. The Owls will head out to face the Eagles at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Bulldogs will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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