Sidney extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 13-19. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gering Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, with their most recent defeat being a 2-0 loss last Saturday.
Kierra Schrader paced Sidney's offense, picking up 16 kills. Schrader got some help from Ava Witte and her 16 assists. Taylor Sprenger and Laramey Misegadis kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with three aces apiece.
As for Gering, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-7 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Sidney since September 26, 2024.
Cara Schlothauer was the offensive standout of the contest as she had 12 digs and four assists. That's the most digs she has posted since back in September. Ashlee Swan also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
Sidney wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat against Pius X on the 30th. As for Gering, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Scottsbluff on the 23rd.
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