Cannon Falls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the St. Croix Lutheran Crusaders. While the Bombers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Crusaders 25-20 in the first set.
Cannon Falls started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-17.
Libby Sampson and Falon Hepola certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Sampson had ten digs and two aces, while Hepola had nine digs, four kills, and two aces. That's the most aces Hepola has posted in her last seven games.
Ellen Dobashi Nunes was the offensive standout of the match as she had 14 digs and four aces.
Cannon Falls' loss dropped their record down to 14-13. As for St. Croix Lutheran, they pushed their record up to 20-1-1 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cannon Falls will take on Goodhue at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for St. Croix Lutheran, they and Nova Classical Academy are set to duel on Wednesday.
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