Valders and Brillion squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Valders had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 3-2. Vikings fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Lions since Saturday.
Valders took Brillion into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 16-25, 25-13, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13.
Despite the loss, Valders still got an impressive performance from Mariah McCulley, who had 12 digs and six aces.
Valders has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 23-15 record this season. As for Brillion, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 28-4.
Valders does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brillion, they are taking a road trip to challenge Manitowoc Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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