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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands Middle School girls volleyball team took on Murphy in their season opener at home last Monday and won in a tie-breaker, 2-1.
Highlands Miley Zagal passes against Murphy at home during their season opener.
Highlands Coach Ashlynn Wilson said overall the girls did a great job.
“I think we did pretty good for a season opener and missing two of our starters,” said Wilson. “The girls played scrappy, they were quick to get to the ball and played good defense at the net.”
Highlands Annabel Hays kills it for a point against Murphy.
After last week’s game, Wilson said they need to work on communication and getting comfortable on the court without all of their players.
Highlands takes on Blue Ridge on the road tonight beginning at 4 p.m.
Highlands Keeley Bosdell moves into position to pass a free ball.
Highlands Isabella Lopez sets it up against Murphy.
Highlands Ava Penland scores a point against Murphy.
Highlands Corena Dearth digs a Murphy kill. Also pictured at the top of the article doing the same thing.
Highlands Peyton Norman serves to Murphy.
Highlands Coaches Brandy Zagal and Ashlynn Wilson keep things positive in the huddle despite the score against Murphy.
Highlands Keeley Bosdell digs a Murphy kill.
Highlands Isabella Lopez serves to Murphy.
Highlands Anabelle Hays passes against Murphy.
Highlands Miley Zagal jumps to dig a Murphy kill.
Highlands Ava Penland locks in on a tipped ball against Murphy.
Highlands Corena Dearth races to catch a dig-gone-wrong and sends the ball back to Murphy.
Highlands Payton Norman digs a Murphy kill.