Coming into the District 6-I volleyball opener between Northshore and Slidell, both coaches knew it would be a battle.

The crosstown rivals always seem to make things interesting, and this match took on even more meaning as both teams came in on hot streaks. Slidell held the No. 3 spot in the LHSAA Division I Power Rankings while Northshore came in at No. 6. Slidell had won 11 of the last 12 matches, while Northshore was victorious in nine of their last 10.

Plus, it was Northshore's annual "Pink Game", so to say the atmosphere was energized would be an understatement.

Something had to give, and Slidell took just enough of an advantage by rallying to win the third set en route to a 25-19, 25-27, 25-23, 25-15 home victory on Oct. 8.

"We lost the match when we let the third set slip away

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