Westhope/Newburg posted their biggest victory since September 3rd on Thursday. They blew past the Velva Aggies 3-0. For the Sioux, this counts as revenge for the 3-1 loss the Aggies walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
While Westhope/Newburg won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-21, 27-25.
Despite the defeat, Velva had strong showings from Keely Cadwell, who had 13 digs, and Brynlee Zieman, who had six digs. Cadwell is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played.
The win snapped Westhope/Newburg's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-4 record. As for Velva, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13-2 record this season.
Westhope/Newburg will welcome Stanley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Westhope/Newburg will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more sets each game than the last. As for Velva, they will challenge Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday. Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Velva will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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