After a string of nine wins, West Holt's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell 2-0 to the Amherst Broncos.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-15.
Amherst's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kenna Hagan led the charge by getting seven digs and two aces. Hagan is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted ten or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Breckyn Layne Veskerna, who had 12 digs.
West Holt's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Amherst, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Holt will welcome Niobrara/Verdigre at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Niobrara/Verdigre will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something West Holt surely won't give up without a fight. As for Amherst, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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