If Waynedale was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Rittman last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Waynedale Golden Bears fell just short of the Chippewa Chipps by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. The Golden Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chipps apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Waynedale sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-14, 26-28, 25-11, 20-25, 18-16.
Ava Panaciulli went supernova for Chippewa, getting 41 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Panaciulli now had 20 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Waynedale's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Chippewa, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-8 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waynedale is on the road again on Tuesday to play Smithville at 7:00 p.m. Smithville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Waynedale surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chippewa, they will challenge Hiland at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Chippewa has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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