Prior Lake junior Brittany Thompson (8) looks to get a spike past a Burnsville block with teammate Brittni Wangerin (7) close by during the Lakers' season opener on Aug. 21 against the No. 10-ranked Blaze. Prior Lake nearly pulled off the upset losing a five-game thriller, 21-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-22, 15-17. The Lakers will have an even tougher challenge in their second match as they travel to No. 1 Chaska on Tuesday. Aug. 26 for second non-conference match at 7 p.m.