If Manitowoc Lutheran was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Mishicot on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lancers took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Oak Creek Knights on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lancers of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Marissa Mehlhorn paced Manitowoc Lutheran's offense, picking up eight kills. Mehlhorn got some help from Sallieann Burrows and her eight assists.
Oak Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Julia Schneider led the charge by getting four digs and two aces. Schneider has been hot, having also posted 12 or more assists the last six times she's played. Isa Ruether also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Lancers
| 09/06/25 vs Oak Creek | 0-2 |
| 09/04/25 @ Mishicot | 3-0 |
| 08/30/25 vs Sheboygan Falls | 2-1 |
| 08/30/25 vs Notre Dame Academy | 2-0 |
| 08/30/25 vs Hortonville | 2-0 |
With the defeat, Manitowoc Lutheran broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-3. As for Oak Creek, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-5.
Manitowoc Lutheran didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 loss against Oconomowoc on the 6th. As for Oak Creek, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Shoreland Lutheran on the 6th.
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