Bellevue East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Lincoln Northwest Falcons. The Chieftains were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Bellevue East was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-23.
When it comes to explaining why Bellevue East lost, don't look at Riley Homan. Despite the final result, she had five digs.
Lincoln Northwest was led to victory by Lilly Keifer and Ava Fisser. Keifer had nine digs and two aces, while Fisser had eight digs. That's the most aces Keifer has posted in her last 12 contests.
Bellevue East's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Lincoln Northwest, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-20 record.
Bellevue East wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 2-1 victory against Elkhorn on the 3rd. As for Lincoln Northwest, they will take on Gretna on Thursday. Lincoln Northwest is out to stop a nine-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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