Malad's tournament run continued when they took on Highland on Saturday. The Dragons had just enough and edged out the Rams 2-1.
Malad's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brinley Clark led the charge by getting 16 kills, 13 digs, and a solo block. Another player making a difference was Kassie Rupp, who had 32 assists and six digs.
Highland's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Britt Reno, who had 36 assists and six digs. Brinley Homer was another key player, getting 21 digs and five kills.
Malad has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season. As for Highland, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
Malad didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 defeat against Lake City on the 19th. As for Highland, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Idaho Falls on the 22nd.
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