Buhler was the 2-1 winner over Abilene when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Crusaders fell just short of the Cowboys by a score of 2-1 on Saturday. While the Crusaders didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Cowboys 25-21 in the first set.
Buhler 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 21-25, 25-20, 25-16.
Buhler has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-21-2 record this season. As for Abilene, their win ended a four-match drought on the road and puts them at 17-17.
Coincidentally, Buhler and Abilene will both be playing Salina Central the next time they take the court. The Cowboys will host the Mustangs at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, while the Crusaders will play them later in the day, at 2:15 p.m.
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