Norton typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Woodridge proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Norton Panthers out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in September.
Woodridge was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 25-22, 18-25, 25-22, 15-5.
When it comes to explaining why Norton lost, don't look at Kennedy Cooper. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs and two aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Haley Sanderson, who had 12 digs.
Woodridge pushed their record up to 16-3 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Norton, the loss snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 16-3 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodridge will welcome Cloverleaf at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Norton, they will square off against Springfield at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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