Volleyball Recap: Washburn Rural Has No Trouble Against Manhattan

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Previous Games

09/02/25 - Away	2-0 W
11/01/24 - Neutral	0-2 L
10/12/24 - Away	2-0 W
10/05/24 - Home	2-1 W
09/28/24 - Home	2-0 W
+ 5 more games

Washburn Rural lost to Manhattan back in November of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Blues came out on top against the Indians by a score of 2-0. That looming 2-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Blues yet this season.

Washburn Rural didn't let Manhattan take a single set, but it sure wasn't easy: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-22.

Despite the loss, Manhattan still got an impressive performance from Janie Hilgers, who had seven digs and two aces.

Washburn Rural's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Manhattan, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Looking ahead, Washburn Rural will face off against Pleasant Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Manhattan, they have already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Shawnee Mission East on the 2nd.