A blazing sunset set the stage for the Bees' road match at Highland. The first half was a battle of back‑and‑forth attacks with neither side breaking through. Andrew Scott opened the scoring in the second half, and Otto Grieser quickly added a PK to give the Bees a 2–0 lead. Highland cut the margin with about 10 minutes left, but the Bees responded with intensity. Drew Valenti pushed the ball upfield in the closing minutes and found Carter Polak for the finishing touch, securing a 3–1 win.