Port Edwards hadn't done well against Assumption recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Blackhawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Royals, sneaking past 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blackhawks have posted against the Royals 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.
Blackhawks
| 08/28/25 vs Almond-Bancroft | 7 |
| 08/28/25 vs Assumption | 15 |
| 08/26/25 vs Necedah | 12 |
| 08/26/25 @ Nekoosa | 9 |
| 08/26/25 vs Pittsville | 9 |
| + 5 more games |
Port Edwards was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Port Edwards' victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Assumption, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Port Edwards has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Iola-Scandinavia on the 28th. As for Assumption, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against Wittenberg-Birnamwood on the 2nd.
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