After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Howell, Howell North was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They skirted past the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers 3-2. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Howell North wouldn't go down easily and took Fort Zumwalt North into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, 24-26, 15-12.
Despite the defeat, Fort Zumwalt North saw an underclassman step up: Lily Hahn had five digs and 17 assists.
Howell North's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-16-1. As for Fort Zumwalt North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Howell North and Troy-Buchanan are set to duel on Tuesday. As for Fort Zumwalt North, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Howell Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Howell Central will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Fort Zumwalt North surely won't give up without a fight.
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