Wausa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Wausa started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-22, 25-13, 26-24.
Several Vikings players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Olivia Barta, who had 15 digs. Barta is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Wausa's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Niobrara/Verdigre, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11.
Wausa will play host again on Tuesday to welcome West Holt, where the match is scheduled. The last three games West Holt has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Niobrara/Verdigre, they are on the road again on Monday to play Elgin/Pope John at 4:30 p.m. Elgin/Pope John will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Niobrara/Verdigre surely won't give up without a fight.
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