Calvary hadn't done well against Lutheran recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Saints walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Crusaders. That's more bragging rights for the Saints, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Calvary easily took the first set, but they let things get interesting in the other. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-19.
Ainsley Johnson paced Calvary's offense, picking up 11 kills. Johnson got some help from Elesha Levine and her nine assists. Kali Netherton and Nevaeh McQuillan kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with three aces apiece.

Saints
| 10/07/25 vs Lutheran | 2-0 |
| 10/04/25 vs Mulberry Grove | 2-0 |
| 10/02/25 vs Edinburg | 2-1 |
| 09/30/25 vs Pawnee | 2-1 |
| 09/27/25 vs Mt. Olive | 2-1 |
| + 3 more games |
Calvary pushed their record up to 15-5 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Lutheran, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Calvary will be playing at home against Bunker Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lutheran, they will head out on the road to square off against Hartsburg-Emden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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