Anoka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Forest Lake Rangers, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Tornadoes have suffered against the Rangers since September 5, 2019.
While Anoka was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Forest Lake's winning margin in every set. The final score came out to 25-14, 25-17, 25-23.

Ava Lanasa
| 09/11/25 @ Forest Lake | 20 |
| 09/09/25 vs Rogers | 13 |
| 09/04/25 @ Centennial | 11 |
| 09/02/25 @ Cambridge-Isanti | 24 |
| 08/27/25 @ Robbinsdale Armstrong | 14 |
| + 5 more games |
Despite the loss, Anoka still got an impressive performance from Ava Lanasa, who had 20 digs and two aces. Lanasa is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last ten games she's played dating back to last season.
Anoka's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Forest Lake, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-3.
Anoka does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Forest Lake, they will face off against Mounds View at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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