Appleton North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Homestead Highlanders. The Lightning were not able to make up for their defeat to the Highlanders from their previous meeting back in August of 2017.
Despite the loss, Appleton North still got an impressive performance from Jada Ellis, who had 18 digs and one assist. That assist was Ellis' first of the season. Hannah Moua was another key player, getting seven digs and five assists.
Lauren Fitzgibbon was the offensive standout of the match as she had 15 digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in October of 2024.
Appleton North's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Homestead, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5.
Appleton North wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against West Bend West on the 30th. As for Homestead, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Lake Country Lutheran on the 30th.
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