Wise Outlasts Laurel in Five-Set Thriller to Stay Perfect Lalah Washington records 15 kills as Pumas recover from opening-set loss.

Game #2 Wise Outlasts Laurel in Five-Set Thriller to Stay Perfect Lalah Washington records 15 kills as Pumas recover from opening-set loss. LAUREL, Md. — Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — Wise faced its toughest test of the young volleyball season Wednesday and responded with a five-set victory over Laurel, defeating the Spartans, 15-25, 25-20, 25-14, 18-25, 15-11. The victory improved the Pumas to 3-0 and demonstrated their ability to respond when a match does not go according to plan. Laurel claimed the opening set, 25-15, putting Wise behind early. The Pumas answered with consecutive victories in the second and third sets, taking control with a 25-20 win followed by a convincing 25-14 performance. But Laurel refused to go away. The Spartans captured the fourth set, 25-18, forcing a decisive fifth. Wise responded in the final set, winning 15-11 to preserve its unbeaten record. Lalah Washington delivered a standout performance for the Pumas, recording 15 kills with a .429 hitting percentage. She also contributed two total blocks and was selected Wise's Player of the Match. The victory provided an early indication of Wise's resilience, particularly after dropping the opening set and surrendering the fourth. Laurel fell to 0-1 with the loss. Wise was scheduled to host Suitland on September 23. DMV Volley Takeaway: The Pumas showed they could win more than one kind of match. After cruising past High Point, Wise demonstrated composure in a five-set contest, with Washington providing a consistent oSensive presence. Final Score: Wise 3, Laurel 2 Set scores: 15-25, 25-20, 25-14, 18-25, 15-11. SEO Tags: Wise vs Laurel Volleyball 2026, Wise Pumas Five-Set Victory, Lalah Washington Volleyball, Prince George's County Volleyball, DMV Volley, SASN.TV