Potosi took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Belmont, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chieftains had just enough and edged out the Braves 3-2 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Chieftains have posted since September 26, 2024.
Potosi took Belmont into a fifth set where they got it done with a five-point win. The final score came out to 20-25, 25-20, 25-13, 19-25, 15-10.
Alayna Kerkhoff paced Potosi's offense, picking up nine kills. Kerkhoff got some help from Emily Schaefer and her 17 assists. Kerkhoff was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Chieftains
| 09/02/25 @ Belmont | 3-2 |
| 08/30/25 vs Pecatonica | 2-0 |
| 08/30/25 vs Benton | 2-0 |
The victory was the third in a row for Potosi, bringing their record up to 3-0. As for Belmont, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-4.
Coincidentally, Potosi and Belmont will both be playing Shullsburg the next time they take the court. The Chieftains will host the Miners at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Braves will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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