Lena-Winslow was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Newark Norsemen. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Norsemen apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2021.
Mia Diffenderfer paced Lena-Winslow's offense, picking up nine kills. Diffenderfer got some help from Emily Goebel and her 17 assists. Lila Grindey controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Newark was led to victory by Taylor Jeffers and Ella Bromeland. Jeffers had 14 assists, while Bromeland had seven assists and five digs. That's the most assists Jeffers has posted over her last seven matchups.
Lena-Winslow's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Newark, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.
Coming up, Lena-Winslow will challenge Pearl City at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Newark, they will square off against LaMoille/Ohio at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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