Volleyball Recap: Irene/Wakonda Falls Despite Big Games from Emily Oien and Shelby Oien

By Team Reports Sep 20, 2024, 2:05pm

Volleyball Recap: Irene/Wakonda Eagles vs. Freeman Academy/Marion

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Irene/Wakonda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to Freeman Academy/Marion. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.

While Irene/Wakonda ultimatly came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-19.

Irene/Wakonda's loss came despite strong showings from Shelby Oien and Emily Oien. Shelby had six digs and three aces, while Emily had eight digs.

Irene/Wakonda's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Freeman Academy/Marion, their win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.

Irene/Wakonda didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat vs. Bon Homme on the 19th. Freeman Academy/Marion has also already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Gayville-Volin on the 19th.

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