Brainerd and Irondale met for a duel on Saturday where Brainerd prevailed. The Brainerd Warriors narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Irondale Knights 2-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Warriors as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Brainerd found their leader in underclassman Evelyn Hagen, who had four digs and two aces.
Brainerd's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-16. As for Irondale, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Brainerd wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 1-1 tie against Hermantown on the 12th. As for Irondale, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against St. Croix Lutheran on the 12th.
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