Fort Zumwalt North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Howell North Knights by a score of 3-2. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Fort Zumwalt North wouldn't go down easily and took Howell North into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, 24-26, 15-12.
Despite the loss, Fort Zumwalt North saw an underclassman step up: Lily Hahn had five digs and 17 assists.
Fort Zumwalt North's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12-1. As for Howell North, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-16-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Zumwalt North will play host again on Monday to welcome Howell Central, where the match is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Howell Central will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Fort Zumwalt North surely won't give up without a fight. As for Howell North, they and Troy-Buchanan are set to duel on Tuesday.
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