Port Edwards had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Marion Mustangs on Monday, sneaking past 3-2. That's more bragging rights for the Blackhawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Port Edwards had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first firsttwo sets, they turned around to win the next four. After all that action, the final score was 21-25, 21-25, 25-17, 25-20, 15-4.
When it comes to explaining why Marion lost, don't look at Taya Jannusch. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs and three aces.
Port Edwards' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Marion, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Port Edwards will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Almond-Bancroft, where is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2018, but likely not for long. As for Marion, they will square off against Gresham Community at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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