Highlands Ranch had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Bear Creek Bears on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Falcons have posted since September 7, 2024.
Highlands Ranch was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-19, 17-15.
Ezra McGinnis
| 08/21/25 @ Bear Creek | 5 |
| 10/25/24 @ Legacy | 3 |
| 10/22/24 vs Douglas County | 4 |
| 10/10/24 vs Regis Jesuit | 1 |
| 10/09/24 vs Rock Canyon | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Highlands Ranch was led to victory by Ava Buckley and Ezra McGinnis. Buckley had 26 digs and two aces, while McGinnis had 12 assists and five digs. That's the most digs McGinnis has posted since back in September of 2024.
They weren't the only good server: Highlands Ranch was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. They served eight more aces than Bear Creek's also-impressive total of 11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will square off against Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bear Creek, they will face off against Conifer at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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