Volleyball Recap: Sparta's Run of Four Straight Wins Now Over

Spartans

Previous 5 Games

10/07/25 @ Aquinas	2-3
10/04/25 vs Luther	2-0
10/04/25 vs Mineral Point	2-0
10/04/25 vs Florence	2-1
10/04/25 @ Mondovi	2-1

Sparta dropped down to 16-11 on Tuesday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Aquinas Blugolds by a score of 3-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blugolds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in September.

Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Addison Kent, who had 31 digs and one assist. Another player making a difference was Abby Berendes, who had seven digs and three aces.

As for Aquinas, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-14 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since September 16th.

Leading Aquinas to victory were Adelaide Bezemek and Aubrey Coyne. Bezemek had 15 digs and one block, while Coyne had 33 digs and four assists. That's the most digs Bezemek has posted over her last eight matches. Norah Poellinger was another key player, getting ten digs.

Coincidentally, Sparta and Aquinas will both be playing La Crosse Central the next time they take the court. The Spartans will host the Riverhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Blugolds will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.