Hanover was the 2-0 winner over Axtell when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Wildcats fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hanover started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-17, 25-22.
Their offense was headlined by Trinity Schlabach and Drew Bruna, who picked up six kills apiece. They got some help from Katie Holle and her 19 assists. Finally, Bruna was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
Hanover's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Axtell, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Hanover will challenge rival Washington County at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Axtell is set to take on their familiar foe Clifton-Clyde at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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