Pius X was the 2-1 winner over Millard North when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Thunderbolts fell 2-0 to the Mustangs on Saturday. Thunderbolts fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Mustangs since Saturday.
While Pius X had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-19, 25-21.
Ava Markowski paced Pius X's offense, picking up nine kills. Markowski got some help from Lauren Pearson and her 22 assists.
Millard North can attribute much of their success to Sarah Faust, who had 11 assists and three aces.
Pius X has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season. As for Millard North, they pushed their record up to 10-9 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Pius X has already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against Marian on the 27th. As for Millard North, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 defeat against Elkhorn North on the 27th.
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