Volleyball Recap: Poynette Takes a Loss

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Previous 5 Games

09/30/25 @ Columbus	2-3
09/27/25 vs Markesan	2-0
09/27/25 vs Westfield Area	2-0
09/27/25 vs New Lisbon	2-0
09/27/25 vs Montello	0-2

After a string of three wins, Poynette's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Columbus Cardinals by a score of 3-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-2 on September 9th.

Poynette actually scored more points across those five sets (112-108), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 16-25, 26-24, 24-26, 15-12.

Columbus can attribute much of their success to Gwen Kalafut, who had 15 digs and two aces. That's the most digs Kalafut has posted over her last 12 matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Kensley Sullivan, who had 14 digs and eight assists.

Poynette's defeat dropped their record down to 8-19. As for Columbus, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-12 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Poynette will challenge rival Lakeside Lutheran at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Columbus is set to face off against their familiar foe Lodi at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.