If Webster was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Tiospa Zina last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bearcats came up short against the Northwestern Area Wildcats on Monday, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bearcats of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 25-9, 25-17.
Northwestern Area's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ella Boekelheide led the charge by getting five digs and two aces. Boekelheide is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 15 or more in each of the last five games she's played. Tara Blachford was another key player, getting six digs and four aces.

Bearcats
| 10/13/25 @ Northwestern Area | 0-3 |
| 10/07/25 @ Tiospa Zina | 3-0 |
| 10/06/25 vs Leola/Frederick | 3-0 |
| 09/30/25 @ Milbank | 3-1 |
| 09/25/25 @ Hamlin | 0-3 |
Webster moved to 10-8 with that loss, which also ended their three-match winning streak. As for Northwestern Area, they pushed their record up to 29-2 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Webster will host Leola/Frederick at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northwestern Area, they will welcome Gettysburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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