Highlands steps into second in 28-4A with sweep of Edison

Teams included: Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San.

McCollum (5-15) concluded the non-district portion of its schedule Tuesday with a 25-16, 25-19, 25-21 home victory over Burbank (5-15).

Neyda Sanchez led the Cowboys with 15 kills. Savannah Borjas finished with 23 assists and three service aces. Jasmine Cordova made 15 digs.

For the Bulldowgs, Antwanisha Riddle recorded eight kills and two blocks. Jenna Villanueva also contributed two blocks. Vanessa Vargas made 10 digs. Rebekah Valma served two aces. Leticia Gomez distributed five assists.

Highlands d. Edison

The Owls (10-17, 3-1) capitalized on Jefferson’s loss to district-leading Brennan Tuesday to surge into second place in District 28-4A. Highlands cooled off red-hot Edison (6-19, 2-1) 25-18, 25-18, 28-26.

Analisa Garza dealt 22 assists and Emily Pearce made 19 digs for Highlands. Jenna Thompson and Jazmine Jackson each recorded eight kills. Melody Guzman served four aces.

Karen Guerrero shone for Edison defensively and offensively with 27 digs and 12 kills. Paula Moreno and Elizza Torres manufactured 5.5 blocks apiece. Marissa Cortinas finished with 21 assists. Destiny McCarty served two aces. 

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