Plainview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
While Plainview was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-12.
Elgin/Pope John's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chloe Henn, who had ten kills and two blocks. Henn is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had seven or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Kate Furstenau was another key player, getting eight digs and two aces.
Plainview's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Elgin/Pope John, their victory was their tenth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-2.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing West Holt the next time they take the court. Elgin/Pope John will head out to face West Holt at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Plainview will play them later in the day, at 6:00 p.m.
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