Norton was the 2-0 winner over Phillipsburg when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bluejays fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Norton sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 17-25, 25-23.
Halle Pfannenstiel
| 09/09/25 vs Ellis | 6 |
| 09/04/25 @ Holdrege | 7 |
| 08/30/25 @ Beloit | 10 |
| 08/30/25 @ Otis-Bison | 10 |
| 09/09/25 vs Hill City | 10 |
Despite the defeat, Norton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Halle Pfannenstiel had 25 digs and two aces. Those 25 digs set a new season-high mark for Pfannenstiel. Another player making a difference was Taylor Schlegel, who had 12 digs.
Norton's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-4. As for Phillipsburg, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Coincidentally, Norton and Phillipsburg will both be playing Plainville the next time they take the court. The Bluejays will head out to face the Cardinals on Tuesday, while the Panthers will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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