Hilltoppers players received roses in recognition of family members impacted by breast cancer. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Keira Battle serves the ball. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Volleyball Team hosted the Taos Tigers in a ‘Dig Pink’ game to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Tuesday night at Griffith Gymnasium.

The district matchup started with a special breast cancer awareness tribute to Hilltoppers who have a loved one impacted with cancer.

The first set was a nail-biter with the Toppers narrowly losing 21-25. The second set was all green and gold with the Toppers dominating the Tigers 25-13.

The 3rd and 4th sets were close but the Tigers relentless offense proved too much.

The final score was 1-3 in favor of the Tigers.

Maya Graves spikes the ball over the net. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com 

Erin Pompeo digs a spike by the Tigers. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Dani Trellue with a huge spike kill for the Toppers in the second set. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com