Volleyball Recap: Maize South's Run of 15 Straight Victories Now Over

Mavericks

Previous 5 Games

10/16/25 vs Manhattan	1-2
10/14/25 vs Valley Center	2-0
10/14/25 vs Hutchinson	2-0
10/07/25 @ Hutchinson	2-0
10/07/25 vs Maize	2-0

Maize South faced Manhattan in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Mavericks fell just short of the Indians by a score of 2-1. The Mavericks' loss signaled the end of their 15-game winning streak.

Maize South 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 20-25, 25-21, 25-17.

Maize South's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kendyll Nash, who had nine digs and five assists.

Maize South's loss dropped their record down to 32-4. As for Manhattan, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-8 record this season.

Coincidentally, Maize South and Manhattan will both be playing South the next time they take the court. The Mavericks will head out to face the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Indians will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.