After flying high against South Border co-op [Wishek/Ashley] last Thursday, Ellendale came back down to earth. The Cardinals fell 3-1 to the Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rangers on Tuesday. The Cardinals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rangers earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-10, 23-25, 25-21.
Anisten Petersen paced Ellendale's offense, picking up 11 kills. Petersen got some help from Mya Glynn and her 28 assists. Alivia Knutson and Aubrey Middlestead kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with two aces apiece.
Ellendale has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-11 record this season. As for Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier, they pushed their record up to 18-5-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Ellendale will challenge Wyndmere/Lidgerwood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier, they will take on Sargent County at 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd.
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