If Lakota was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Northwood last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lakota Raiders took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the New Riegel Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Jackets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September.
While Lakota ultimately came up short, they really made New Riegel work, particularly in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 11-25, 25-23, 25-15.
Lakota has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season. As for New Riegel, they pushed their record up to 8-13 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Lakota will host Old Fort at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for New Riegel, they will venture away from home to face off against Calvert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calvert will roll in looking for their 21st straight victory, something New Riegel surely won't give up without a fight.
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