Bellevue was the 3-1 winner over Vermilion when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Bellevue Redmen wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Their defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Bellevue actually scored more points across those five sets (109-103), but sadly they still had to settle for second. After all that action, the final score was 21-25, 25-21, 14-25, 28-26, 15-12.
Even though they lost, Bellevue was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least nine aces in four consecutive matchups.
Vermilion got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Delaney Russell out in front who had 13 digs. With that strong performance, Russell is now averaging an impressive 4.4 digs per game. Haley Stepp was another key player, getting ten digs and three aces.
Bellevue's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Vermilion, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bellevue will challenge Columbian at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Columbian is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Bellevue will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Vermilion, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Margaretta, where is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Margaretta has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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