Portland hadn't done well against Haddam-Killingworth recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Highlanders walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Cougars. This was payback for the Highlanders, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Portland was especially dominant in the fourth set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 9-25, 25-19, 25-12.
Rowyn Kootz paced Portland's offense, picking up nine kills. Kootz got some help from Molly Reilly and her 16 assists. Vivian Letitia controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
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| 09/19/25 - Away | 3-1 W |
| 10/14/24 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 09/20/24 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 10/02/23 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 09/07/23 - Away | 0-3 L |
Portland's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Haddam-Killingworth, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Looking ahead, Portland will square off against East Hampton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Haddam-Killingworth, they will welcome Hale Ray at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Noises will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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