Sheboygan Area Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Reedsville Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crusaders of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Sheboygan Area Lutheran started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 17-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-21.
Despite the defeat, Sheboygan Area Lutheran saw an underclassman step up: Giavanna Fieldhouse had 13 digs. Those 13 digs set a new season-high mark for her.
Even though they lost, Sheboygan Area Lutheran was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive matchups.
Sheboygan Area Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Reedsville, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-4 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sheboygan Area Lutheran will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Cedar Grove-Belgium at 7:00 p.m. Cedar Grove-Belgium is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so Sheboygan Area Lutheran will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Reedsville, they will square off against St. Mary Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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