La Verne, CA — In a tense, back-and-forth clash, the Bonita Bearcats clawed their way to a hard-fought victory over South Hills, thanks to a standout performance from sophomore Elle Howie, who led the charge with 15 kills. The match was a true test of resilience, with both teams exchanging points and momentum throughout. Sophomore Layla Diekman was a force at the net, adding 3 crucial blocks to swing the tide in Bonita’s favor. With the match on the line, Junior Kayla Knight delivered the final blow, a clutch ace following a South Hills timeout, to seal the win for the Bearcats. Bonita now sits at 2-2 on the season and turns its attention to a surging St. Lucy’s squad. First serve is set for Thursday at 4:30 PM at Ketterling Gym.