Houghton lost to Hilbert back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Houghton Gremlins had just enough and edged the Hilbert Wolves out 2-1.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Houghton got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 10-25, 15-12.
Houghton's victory bumped their record up to 11-13-1. As for Hilbert, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Houghton's road trip will continue as they head out to face Calumet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Calumet is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so Houghton will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Hilbert, they will venture away from home to square off against Reedsville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hilbert is facing Reedsville at the right time seeing as Reedsville is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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