Higley's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a set and slipped past the Desert Ridge Jaguars 3-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Knights as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Higley took Desert Ridge into a fifth set where they got it done with a seven-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-22, 13-25, 19-25, 15-8.
Jenna Good had an outrageously good game as she had 18 digs and three aces. She is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Shelby Sluiter was another key player, getting four digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Higley was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive contests.
Higley's win bumped their record up to 12-15-1. As for Desert Ridge, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Higley will welcome Highland at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Desert Ridge, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Williams Field at 6:00 p.m.
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