Gardner-South Wilmington lost against Dwight back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Panthers fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 2-1. While the Panthers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Trojans 25-19 in the first set.
Gardner-South Wilmington started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The final score came out to 19-25, 25-21, 25-22.
Grace Vitko paced Gardner-South Wilmington's offense, picking up nine kills. Vitko got some help from Maddie Simms and her 12 assists. Vitko also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Olivia Siano, each putting up two.
Gardner-South Wilmington has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-15 record this season. As for Dwight, they now have a winning record of 16-15.
Looking ahead, Gardner-South Wilmington will venture away from home to challenge Serena at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Huskers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dwight, they will welcome Unity Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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