Northwest lost against Maize back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Northwest Grizzlies fell just short of the Maize Eagles by a score of 2-1.
Northwest started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-20, 25-22.
When it comes to explaining why Northwest lost, don't look at Reese Johnson. Despite the final result, she had 26 digs and two aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Johnson now had ten or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Isabel Santiago-Morrison was another key player, getting 11 digs.
Northwest has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Maize, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-10 record.
Northwest didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 win vs. Valley Center on the 21st. Maize has also already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Derby on the 21st.
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