If Platte/Geddes was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Andes Central/Dakota Christian last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Black Panthers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Burke Cougars on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Black Panthers of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23.
Burke can attribute much of their success to Kyrie Matucha, who had 14 digs and seven assists. That's the most assists Matucha has posted over her last 15 matches.
Platte/Geddes has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Burke, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Platte/Geddes will face off against Oldham-Ramona/R on Saturday. As for Burke, they will square off against Chamberlain at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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