Highland won the last time they faced Potosi, and things went their way on Friday too. The Highland Cardinals blew past the Potosi Chieftains 3-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cardinals.
While Highland won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-15.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Highland to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brinleigh Bollant, who had 26 digs and five aces. That's the most aces Bollant has posted since back in September of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Celia Oleson, who had nine digs and four aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Highland was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Potosi only served five.
Despite the loss, Potosi still got an impressive performance from Emily Schaefer, who had five digs and 14 assists.
Highland's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-6. As for Potosi, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will host Shullsburg at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Shullsburg will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Potosi, they will take on Benton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Potosi is facing Benton at the right time seeing as Benton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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