Norfolk has been away from home for five games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Pius X Thunderbolts. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Norfolk lost 3-0 to Lincoln Northeast on Tuesday. The Panthers have struggled against the Rockets recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-16, 25-22.
Meanwhile, Pius X came up short against Lincoln North Star on Tuesday and fell 3-1. The Thunderbolts have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Pius X started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Emilia Reiling, who had 35 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kami Wemhoff, who had 16 digs and two aces.
Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Pius X, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.
Norfolk came up short against Pius X in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 3-1. Will Norfolk have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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