The Shell Lake Lakers came up short against the Colfax Vikings on Thursday and fell 3-1. While the Lakers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Vikings 25-17 in the first set.
Shell Lake started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final set scores came out to 17-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-22.
Shell Lake's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ella Marker, who had 30 assists and 15 digs. Tatum Schrankel was another key player, getting nine kills, six aces, four digs, and two solo blocks.
Shell Lake has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's taken a bite out of their 4-8 record this season. Colfax's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5.
Looking ahead, Shell Lake will challenge Prairie Farm / Clayton at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Colfax, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Glenwood City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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