Smithton's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Leeton Bulldogs with a sharp 3-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2024.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Smithton took every set by at least 13 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-2, 25-6, 25-12.

Kylee Dunham
09/08/25 @ Crest Ridge | 1 |
09/03/25 @ Sweet Springs | 3 |
09/04/25 vs Concordia | 3 |
09/10/25 @ Leeton | 8 |
Smithton found their leader in freshman Kylee Dunham, who had eight aces. Those eight aces set a new season-high mark for Dunham.
Smithton was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 26 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Smithton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Leeton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, Smithton will venture away from home to take on Calvary Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Leeton, they will challenge Midway at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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