After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Waupun, Columbus was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Poynette Pumas, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since October 12, 2024.
Columbus was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 22-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-9.
Payton Dornaus
| 09/09/25 @ Poynette | 8 |
| 09/04/25 @ Waupun | 3 |
| 08/28/25 vs Lomira | 5 |
| 08/28/25 vs Jefferson | 2 |
| 08/26/25 @ Luther Prep | 4 |
| + 6 more games |
Columbus was led to victory by Gwen Kalafut and Payton Dornaus. Kalafut had 12 digs, while Dornaus had ten digs and eight kills. That's the most kills Dornaus has posted since back in October of 2024.
Columbus now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Poynette, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Columbus is set to challenge their familiar foe Lodi at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Poynette will face off against rival Lakeside Lutheran at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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