Bellevue West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Millard North Mustangs, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Thunderbirds of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
While Bellevue West ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-21, 25-20.
Several Thunderbirds players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Emma Derogatis, who had eight assists and seven digs. Sophia Miller also deserves some recognition as she served her first aces of the season.
Leading Millard North to victory were Hayden Sliva and Ava Whitmarsh. Sliva had 12 digs and one assist, while Whitmarsh had seven digs and three assists. That's the most assists Whitmarsh has posted over her last six matches.
Bellevue West's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Millard North, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Bellevue West will take on rival Burke at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Millard North is set to face off against their familiar foe Omaha Westside on Tuesday.
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