Lakeland lost to Valley View back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Lakeland Chiefs had just enough and edged the Valley View Cougars out 3-2.
Lakeland took Valley View into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-20, 16-25, 23-25, 15-13.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Layla Marino, who had six digs and five aces. That's the most aces Marino has posted in her last five games.
Lakeland's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-8. As for Valley View, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Lakeland will welcome Western Wayne at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Valley View, they will head out on the road to square off against Mid Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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