Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Springfield Tigers on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Tigers, too.
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop wouldn't go down easily and took Springfield into a fifth set where they got it done with a nine-point win. The final score came out to 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 26-28, 15-6.
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Springfield, they dropped their record down to 2-15-1 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop will venture away from home to challenge New Ulm Cathedral at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Springfield, they will welcome Wabasso at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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