Assumption extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Port Edwards Blackhawks. The Royals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blackhawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Rylan Cusack paced Assumption's offense, picking up 11 kills. Cusack got some help from Kiley Carroll and her eight assists. Cusack was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
As for Port Edwards, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Assumption since August 23, 2018.
Port Edwards found their leader in sophomore Hayden Kleifgen, who had 12 digs and six aces. Those six aces set a new season-high mark for Kleifgen.
Assumption wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat against Wittenberg-Birnamwood on the 2nd. As for Port Edwards, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 loss against Iola-Scandinavia on the 28th.
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