Phillipsburg hadn't beaten Norton on the road since September 13, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Panthers walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Bluejays. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Phillipsburg didn't let Norton take a single set, but it sure wasn't easy: every set was decided by three points or less. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 26-24.
Emalee Russell paced Phillipsburg's offense, picking up eight kills. Russell were helped by Ana Schemper and Chloe Jacobs, who contributed nine assists each. Natalie Fischer controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Despite the defeat, Norton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Halle Pfannenstiel had 17 digs. Lauren Sattler also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
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| 10/04/25 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 09/16/25 - Home | 2-1 W |
| 10/12/24 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 09/17/24 - Home | 1-2 L |
| 08/29/23 - Away | 0-2 L |
| + 5 more games |
Phillipsburg now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Norton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-10.
Phillipsburg has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 loss against Lakin on the 4th. As for Norton, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Lebo on the 4th.
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