Xavier hadn't done well against Appleton North recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Xavier Hawks had just enough and edged the Appleton North Lightning out 2-1. This was a revenge contest for the Hawks, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-1 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Xavier had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-23, 15-12.
Xavier can attribute much of their success to Grace Hackl, who had nine digs and two aces.
Appleton North's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Lydia Koshuta, who had six digs and 19 assists, and Chloe North, who had 13 digs and two aces.
Xavier's record is now 23-15. As for Appleton North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-17 record this season.
Xavier will welcome New London at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Xavier is facing New London at the right time seeing as New London is stuck on a four-game losing streak. Appleton North has already played their next game, a 2-0 win against Kettle Moraine Lutheran on the 12th.
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