Niobrara/Verdigre came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Wausa Vikings by a score of 3-1 on Thursday. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 defeat the Vikings walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Niobrara/Verdigre had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-22, 25-13, 26-24.
Wausa lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Olivia Barta, who had 15 digs. Barta is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Niobrara/Verdigre's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for Wausa, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Niobrara/Verdigre's road trip will continue as they head out to face Elgin/Pope John at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Elgin/Pope John will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Niobrara/Verdigre surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wausa, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome West Holt, where the match is scheduled. The last three games West Holt has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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