Kewaunee was the 2-0 winner over Peshtigo when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Kewaunee Storm fell just short of the Peshtigo Bulldogs by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. While the Storm didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 25-21 in the first set.
Kewaunee started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 24-26, 25-23, 25-18, 15-12.
When it comes to explaining why Kewaunee lost, don't look at Gabby Stangel. Despite the final result, she had 34 digs and five aces. Stangel is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Kewaunee kept the net locked down and finished the game with 12 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least six blocks in 11 consecutive matchups.
Leading Peshtigo to victory were Sandra Trasancos Pavon and Neela Sotka. Trasancos Pavon had 12 digs, while Sotka had 17 digs and four aces. That's the most aces Sotka has posted since back in September.
Kewaunee's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Peshtigo, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 13-17.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Kewaunee beat Peshtigo by a score of 2-0 on Saturday.
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