Chadron had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a set and slipped past the Gothenburg Swedes 2-1. This was payback for the Cardinals, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Chadron was actually outscored in aggregate across those three sets (69-59), but they still managed to win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 8-25, 26-24.
Among those leading the charge was Raylie Pourier, who had 16 digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted in she last seven matchups.
Gothenburg's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Peyton Hilbers, who had two aces and 20 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Wyatt, who had 11 digs.
Chadron's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Gothenburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-5 record this season.
Chadron will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against St. Paul at 3:30 p.m. Chadron is facing St. Paul at the right time seeing as St. Paul is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Gothenburg, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Ogallala, where the match is scheduled at 3:00 p.m.
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