Elm Creek was the 2-0 winner over Anselmo-Merna when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Buffaloes fell just short of the Coyotes by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Elm Creek sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-11, 15-25, 25-17.
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Despite the defeat, Elm Creek saw an underclassman step up: freshman Reece Steiner had 13 digs and four aces. Those four aces set a new season-high mark for Steiner.
Elm Creek's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Anselmo-Merna, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-6.
Elm Creek has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win against South Loup on the 23rd. As for Anselmo-Merna, they will take on Arcadia/Loup City on October 2.
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