D.C. Everest and Eau Claire North squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but D.C. Everest had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Huskies. The Evergreens were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Huskies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
D.C. Everest started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 23-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-23.
Their offense was headlined by Brooke Johnson and Ella Eckhoff, who picked up 18 kills apiece. They got some help from Tatum Arndt and her 48 assists.
Eau Claire North got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Toni Woodruff out in front who had 22 assists and eight digs. Those 22 assists gave Woodruff a new career-high.
D.C. Everest now has a losing record of 16-17. As for Eau Claire North, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-18 record this season.
D.C. Everest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Eau Claire North, they will venture away from home to square off against River Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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