On Saturday, Elkhorn North faced Omaha Westside in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Elkhorn North took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Omaha Westside Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elkhorn North of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Omaha Westside scored at least 18 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-19, 25-18.
Elkhorn North's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Hayden Booth, who had five digs and a block, and Alexis Wright, who had five digs. Booth is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 17 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Omaha Westside to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jane Kubat, who had nine digs.
Elkhorn North's defeat dropped their record down to 23-9. As for Omaha Westside, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-7.
Elkhorn North wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 loss against Pius X on the 19th. Omaha Westside has also already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Lincoln Southwest on the 19th.
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