Blair-Taylor extended their winning streak to three on Thursday, bumping them up to 15-8. They blew past the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs 3-0. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-0 back in September.
Elissa Smetana
| 10/16/25 vs Melrose-Mindoro | 5 |
| 10/14/25 vs Alma Center Lincoln | 2 |
| 10/09/25 @ Pepin/Alma | 1 |
| 10/04/25 vs Fennimore | 1 |
| 10/04/25 vs Fennimore | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Elissa Smetana was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 12 assists and five aces. That's the most aces she has posted over her last nine matches. Eva Nyen also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.
They weren't the only good servers: Blair-Taylor was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 18 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in 12 consecutive contests.
As for Melrose-Mindoro, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-16. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since October 2nd.
When it comes to explaining why Melrose-Mindoro lost, don't look at Opal Buchanan. Despite the final result, she had eight assists and six digs.
Blair-Taylor does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Melrose-Mindoro, they will challenge Osseo-Fairchild at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs are facing the Thunder at the right time seeing as the Thunder are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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