Basic is 0-3 against Faith Lutheran since September of 2023 but things could change on Monday. The Basic Wolves will take on the Faith Lutheran Crusaders at 6:00 p.m.
Basic is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of GV Christian.
Basic was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 25-20.
Meanwhile, Faith Lutheran faced Sierra Vista in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Faith Lutheran walked away with a 3-1 victory over Sierra Vista. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Crusaders as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 21-25, 29-27, 25-16.
Faith Lutheran's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Olivia Kiel, who had six digs and 38 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of K Sawyer, who had nine digs and two aces.
Basic's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Faith Lutheran, they now have a winning record of 17-16.
Basic might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Faith Lutheran in their previous matchup back in September. Can Basic avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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