Pius X is 10-0 against Norfolk since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Pius X Thunderbolts will face off against the Norfolk Panthers. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Tuesday, Pius X came up short against Lincoln North Star 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.
Despite their loss, Pius X saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Emilia Reiling, who had 35 digs, was perhaps the best of all. Reiling 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.
Meanwhile, Norfolk came up short against Lincoln Northeast on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Panthers have struggled against the Rockets recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-16, 25-22.
Pius X's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Norfolk, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12.
Pius X beat Norfolk 3-1 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pius X since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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