Highland unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Valley Vikings on Thursday, falling 3-0. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 23 in a row.
The match finished with set scores of 25-7, 25-9, 25-9.
Leading Valley to victory were Reese Villanueva and Eliana Mulbery. Villanueva had three digs and three aces, while Mulbery hit 62.5% for five kills and eight digs and two aces. Those five kills gave Mulbery a new career-high.
Highland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Del Norte on the 27th. As for Valley, they have also already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Atrisco Heritage Academy on the 26th.
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