Lincoln High has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will head out to take on the Burke Bulldogs on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Lincoln High came up short against Grand Island and fell 2-0. The Links haven't had much luck with the Islanders recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
The final score came out to 25-20, 25-13.
Meanwhile, Burke posted their biggest victory since September 28, 2023 on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Benson. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bulldogs as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
While Burke won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-9, 25-15.
Burke's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lauren Raduechel, who had 12 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Raduechel has posted in her last seven games. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Scott, who had five digs and two aces.
Lincoln High's loss dropped their record down to 8-19. As for Burke, their record now sits at an identical 8-19.
Lincoln High came up short against Burke in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 3-1. Can Lincoln High avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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