Kenton hadn't done well against Wapakoneta recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Everything went the Kenton Wildcats' way against the Wapakoneta Redskins as the Kenton Wildcats made off with a 3-0 win. Winning may never get old, but the Wildcats sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
One reason for the win was Kenton's dynamic defense, which allowed fewer and fewer points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, 25-16.
Kenton kept the net locked down and finished the game with 18 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least six blocks in ten consecutive contests.
Despite the defeat, Wapakoneta had strong showings from Riley Szelagowski, who had 18 digs, and Hannah Schneider, who had ten digs. Szelagowski is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Kenton is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Wapakoneta, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kenton will welcome Memorial at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wapakoneta, they will face off against Anna at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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