Newman Grove/St. Edward can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They put the hurt on the McCool Junction Mustangs with a sharp 3-0 victory. That three set margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-16, 25-19.
Newman Grove/St. Edward was led to victory by Serenity Strong and Kailey Patzel. Strong had 12 digs, while Patzel had nine kills, four aces, and a block. Patzel is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in the last five games she's played.
Newman Grove/St. Edward was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in four consecutive contests.
Newman Grove/St. Edward's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-16. As for McCool Junction, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-25.
Newman Grove/St. Edward does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McCool Junction, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Heartland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. McCool Junction is facing Heartland at the right time seeing as Heartland is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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