Chippewa had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Waynedale Golden Bears out 3-2. For the Chipps, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 defeat the Golden Bears walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Chippewa got the one that really mattered. The final score came out to 25-14, 26-28, 25-11, 20-25, 18-16.
Ava Panaciulli had an outrageously good game as she had 41 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: she now had 20 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Chippewa's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Waynedale, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chippewa will head out to challenge Hiland at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Chippewa has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Waynedale, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Smithville at 7:00 p.m. Smithville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Waynedale surely won't give up without a fight.
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