Columbus had to endure a 17-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Markesan Hornets on Saturday. This was payback for the Cardinals, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Columbus was dominant in the first set, but otherwise had just enough against a tough Markesan squad. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-7, 25-16.
Columbus found their leader in underclassman Payton Dornaus, who had three kills, three aces, and a block.
Columbus was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Columbus' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Markesan, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Columbus will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Winneconne at 11:30 a.m. Winneconne will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Columbus surely won't give up without a fight. As for Markesan, they will challenge Campbellsport at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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