Gibault Catholic had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Valmeyer Pirates by a score of 2-0 on Monday. For the Hawks, this counts as revenge for the 2-1 loss the Pirates walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
While Gibault Catholic won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-22.
Valmeyer's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex DeLuca, who had 13 digs.
Gibault Catholic's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-17. As for Valmeyer, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-24 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gibault Catholic will welcome Freeburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Freeburg is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Gibault Catholic will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Valmeyer, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lebanon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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