Northview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Adrian Maples. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Maples apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Northview came incredibly close to winning: the sets they lost were decided by three points or less. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 15-25, 15-13.
Xavi Hale paced Northview's offense, picking up 12 kills. Hale got some help from Cooper Smith and his 31 assists. Drew Longardner controlled things from the service line, finishing with eight aces.
Northview's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Northview and Adrian will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Wildcats see the court they'll take on Start at 7:15 p.m. on the 31st. As for Adrian, their break will end when they face Perrysburg at 6:15 p.m. on April 9.
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