It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Western Boone can now relate to. They came up short against the Benton Central Bison on Saturday, falling 3-0. The Stars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bison apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Western Boone's offense was headlined by Emmerson Gott and Isabell Grady, who picked up six kills apiece. They got some help from Kenleigh Raby and her 15 assists. Isabel Adams controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Benton Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bella Widmer, who had 15 digs and four assists. Isabelle Adams was another key player, getting four digs and two aces.
Western Boone's loss dropped their record down to 11-16. As for Benton Central, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 24-5.
Western Boone does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Benton Central, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Sheridan on the 25th.
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