Highland had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-3 to make it 12. They lost 3-0 to the West Mesa Mustangs. If the Hornets were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Mustangs when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for West Mesa, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 19, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead West Mesa to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kianna Joe, who had eight kills, five aces, three digs, and one block. Joe has been hot recently, having posted six or more kills the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kina Dodge, who had six digs and six aces.
Coming up, Highland will challenge Rio Grande at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Mesa, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Valley on the 2nd.
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