Middleton and Verona squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Middleton had to settle for second. They lost 3-0 to the Verona Wildcats. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September.
While Middleton ultimately came up short, they really made Verona work, particularly in the third set. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-12, 26-24.
Verona was led to victory by Ella Haines and Claire Gibbons. Haines had 15 digs, while Gibbons had 11 digs.
Middleton has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 27-7 record this season. As for Verona, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 26-5.
Middleton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Verona, they will face off against Holmen on Saturday. Holmen will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Verona surely won't give up without a fight.
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