The Lakeland High School (LHS) volleyball team took on the Lewiston Bengals for their district match and took the win, beating them 3-2.
Lakeland took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Lewiston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Lakeland took Lewiston into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 15-12.
“It really took everyone this game, we needed all the effort possible” Emma Beaty said.
Lakeland’s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances.
One of the best among them was Chloe Neff, who had 24 digs and one assist.
Lakeland’s record now sits at 11-9. As for Lewiston, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8.
This Hawks team has been on a roll recently tackling any challenge set in front of them and now they have their eyes set on playoffs.
“We’re super excited for this, it’s what we have been working towards all season,” Beaty said.
The Hawks await to see their opponent for the first round of playoffs due to the southern teams still needing to play their final season games but whoever is placed in front of the Hawks, they’ll be ready for them.
Every team’s goal is to make it to the post season, and now the Hawks are there and they won’t be looking back anytime soon.
