New Berlin West came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Pius XI Catholic Popes with a sharp 3-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Vikings also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
A big factor in the win was New Berlin West's feisty defense: they held Pius XI Catholic to fewer and fewer points set over set. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-19, 25-16.
Several Popes players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hope Martens, who had six digs, four kills, and 17 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Martens now posted 12 or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Karina Contreras, who had 14 digs.
New Berlin West's win bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Pius XI Catholic, they dropped their record down to 10-12 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
New Berlin West will challenge Greendale at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pius XI Catholic, they will face off against Waukesha South at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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