Delano put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Southwest Christian Stars by a score of 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Delano was especially dominant in the fourth set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-20, 25-27, 25-11.
Kaelyn Wittwer had a dynamite game for Delano, getting 27 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Wittwer has posted since September 3rd.
Several Stars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lauren Paradise, who had 18 digs. With that strong performance, Paradise is now averaging an impressive 10.2 digs per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia McIntosh, who had 13 digs and 15 assists.
Delano's win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-0. As for Southwest Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delano will face off against Waconia at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Waconia will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Delano surely won't give up without a fight. As for Southwest Christian, they will challenge Belle Plaine at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Belle Plaine will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Southwest Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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