It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Malcolm had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Concordia Mustangs 3-2. This was payback for the Clippers, who suffered a 3-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Alexis Valish
| 11/08/25 vs Concordia | 11 |
| 11/07/25 vs Milford | 4 |
| 11/05/25 vs Lincoln Lutheran | 7 |
| 11/01/25 @ Pierce | 6 |
| 10/28/25 @ Milford | 5 |
| + 13 more games |
Malcolm's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexis Valish, who had 11 digs. That's the most digs Valish has posted since back in October. The team also got some help courtesy of Halle Dolliver, who hit 56.5% for 26 kills and 14 digs, two aces, and one block.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kyra McNair, who had 20 digs and two assists. McNair is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 20 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Natalie Perkinson was another key player, getting 28 assists and seven digs.
Malcolm is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 19 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-9 record this season. As for Concordia, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 30-10.
As of now, neither Malcolm nor the Mustangs have any future games scheduled.
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