Irene/Wakonda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Menno Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
While Irene/Wakonda ultimately came up short, they really made Menno work, particularly in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 25-13, 25-17.
Irene/Wakonda's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Emily Oien, who had 18 digs, and Hailey Orr, who had five digs, a kill, and 18 assists.
Irene/Wakonda's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Menno, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Irene/Wakonda will head out to challenge Centerville at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Menno, they will host Bon Homme at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Bon Homme is coming into the match with five straight losses on the road, meaning Menno will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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