Columbus Grove's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Kalida Wildcats by a score of 3-1. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Columbus Grove got the W, but it wasn't easy, at least in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 30-28, 25-23, 25-18.
When it comes to explaining why Kalida lost, don't look at Carlie Siefker. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs and five aces. Those five aces gave Siefker a new career-high.
Columbus Grove has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-11 record this season. As for Kalida, they dropped their record down to 10-11 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Columbus Grove has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Bluffton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bluffton will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Columbus Grove surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kalida, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Pandora-Gilboa at 7:00 p.m.
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