Volleyball Recap: Hope Martens' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Pius XI Catholic over New Berlin West

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 12:17pm

Volleyball Recap: Pius XI Catholic Popes vs. New Berlin West Vikings

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Pius XI Catholic lost against New Berlin West back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Pius XI Catholic Popes came up short against the New Berlin West Vikings, falling 3-0. The loss continues a trend for the Popes in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost three in a row.

The final score came out to 25-21, 25-19, 25-16.

Pius XI Catholic lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Hope Martens, who had six digs, four kills, and 17 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Martens now posted 12 or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Karina Contreras, who had 14 digs.

Pius XI Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for New Berlin West, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-6.

Pius XI Catholic will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Waukesha South at 7:00 p.m. Waukesha South is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Pius XI Catholic will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for New Berlin West, they will head out to challenge Greendale at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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