It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Valley Falls had no problem doing just that on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Northern Heights Wildcats. This was payback for the Dragons, who suffered a 2-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Cali DeLong
| 10/20/25 vs Northern Heights | 13 |
| 10/09/25 @ Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] | 12 |
| 09/18/25 @ Pleasant Ridge | 12 |
| 10/07/25 vs Pleasant Ridge | 11 |
| 09/25/25 vs Santa Fe Trail | 11 |
Cali DeLong had a dynamite game, getting 13 kills, 12 digs, and three aces. Those 13 kills gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Breckyn Moore, who had 13 assists and 11 digs.
Valley Falls' record is now 14-25. As for Northern Heights, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Valley Falls does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Northern Heights, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 2-0 loss against Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy on the 20th.
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