Newman Grove/St. Edward had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grand Island Lutheran Lightning. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Lightning: they've now lost four in a row.
Newman Grove/St. Edward was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Grand Island Lutheran work for it, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 26-24.
Coincidentally, Newman Grove/St. Edward and Grand Island Lutheran will both be playing Harvard the next time they take the court. The Panthers will host the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Lightning will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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