Willmar had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Apollo on Tuesday. The Cardinals put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 3-0 victory. The Cardinals not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since September 30th (when they won 3-0).
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Willmar took every set by at least 12 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-7, 25-10, 25-13.
Willmar found their leader in sophomore Bailey Schnichels, who had seven assists and five aces. Brooklyn Schnichels also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Cardinals
| 10/14/25 vs Apollo | 16 |
| 10/11/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy | 7 |
| 10/11/25 vs North Branch | 5 |
| 10/11/25 vs Rocori | 5 |
| 10/10/25 vs Byron | 9 |
| + 46 more games |
Willmar was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 16 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August of 2024.
Willmar has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. As for Apollo, they are on a 29-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-22.
Willmar didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Spring Lake Park on the 17th. Apollo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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