Highland had already won four in a row and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Benton Zephyrs. That's more bragging rights for the Cardinals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Highland was: they took every set by at least 12 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-13, 25-8.
Highland's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brinleigh Bollant, who had eight digs and three aces. That's the most aces Bollant has posted in her last six matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Sumaryn Halverson, who had two aces and 15 assists.
She wasn't the only good server: Highland was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive contests.
Benton's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Vanessa Vosberg, who had ten digs and four aces. Another player making a difference was Layla Groom, who had three digs, two aces, and a kill.
Highland's win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-2. As for Benton, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-18.
Highland will take on Onalaska at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Benton, they will welcome Cassville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Benton is facing Cassville at the right time seeing as Cassville is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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