LEWISTOWN — The Indian Lake Lakers were pushed to the limit Tuesday night, but when the match reached its deciding fifth set, the Lakers found another gear.

Indian Lake hosted Springfield Shawnee in a league matchup and came away with a hard-fought five-set victory, winning 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 20-25, 15-8.

The Lakers opened the night in control, taking the first set 25-14 before Shawnee answered with a 25-22 victory in the second.

Indian Lake regained the advantage in the third set, 25-20, but the Braves once again responded, forcing a decisive fifth set with a 25-20 win in the fourth.

With the match on the line, Indian Lake closed the door in the fifth, taking the deciding set 15-8 to secure the league victory.

Cami Bailey led a balanced Indian Lake attack with 16 kills while also contributing 15 digs, one block and an ace.

Courtney Altstaetter added 14 kills and was a force at the net with four blocks, while Mackenzie Miller recorded 13 kills, 18 digs, one block and an ace.

Madison Davis also reached double figures with 11 kills while adding two blocks and two digs.

Alivia Kinney contributed four kills, two blocks and an ace.

Behind the Lakers' offensive production was setter Addyson Roby, who turned in an impressive all-around performance. Roby finished with 55 assists, one kill, one block, 12 digs and an ace as Indian Lake repeatedly found ways to spread the ball around the court.

The Lakers also received important contributions defensively.

Kyler Carruthers recorded nine digs and two aces, while Quinn Imm added seven digs and posted an impressive 90% serve-receive percentage.

Indian Lake's ability to stay composed through the back-and-forth middle portion of the match ultimately proved important. After Shawnee forced the fifth set, the Lakers responded with their strongest set of the night, finishing the match 15-8.

JV Lakers Sweep Shawnee

The Indian Lake junior varsity squad also earned a victory Tuesday, sweeping Shawnee in two sets, 25-15 and 25-17.

Claire Tidwell led the JV attack with eight kills and four digs. Taylor Duff and Hayleigh Penix each added three kills.

Lux Kipker contributed 12 assists, three aces and four digs, while Layna Nessler finished with six assists and four digs.

Ayla Brentlinger anchored the defensive effort with eight digs.

With both the JV and varsity squads coming away with victories, Indian Lake put together a strong night from top to bottom, with the varsity Lakers showing their ability to withstand adversity and finish when the match was on the line.