BISMARCK - Mandan's late season charge up the WDA standings continues. The Braves won their fourth consecutive match, besting Bismarck High, 3-1, on Oct. 29 at BHS Karlgaard Gymnasium.

After dropping the opening set, Mandan would string together set victories to split the regular season series with the Demons. The win also assures a fifth place finish in the conference standings.

AnnaClaire Bugbee led Mandan with 15 kills, providing a strong offensive presence throughout the match. Aubrey Karsky added 14 kills, contributing significantly to Mandan's attack. Sierra Gustavsson was instrumental with 41 assists and 19 digs, showcasing her versatility on the court.

Defensively, Hadley Harris matched Gustavsson with 19 digs and added 3 aces, helping Mandan maintain momentum.

For BHS, Bryar Jahner finished with 17 assists and 14 digs. Jensen Hintz had a team-best 10 kills and added three aces. Rosalyn Brunelle finished with 15 digs and 7 kills. Ava Mischel had a team-high 18 digs. the loss was the Demons second in a row. BHS is locked into the fourth seed for the upcoming region tournament, but would like to build some momentum with a win in its final regular season match when it faces Williston on Nov. 3. Mandan, meanwhile, takes on Jamestown that day.