After a string of nine wins, Marian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They came up short against the Elkhorn South Storm, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Crusaders have suffered against the Storm since September 1, 2020.
While Marian ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-17, 25-17.
Despite the loss, Marian still got an impressive performance from Melody Mayer, who had 12 digs. Mayer has been hot recently, having posted 12 or more digs the last five times she's played.
Marian's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-11. As for Elkhorn South, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marian and Lincoln East are set to duel on Wednesday. As for Elkhorn South, they will head out to take on Papillion-LaVista South at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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