Port Edwards hadn't done well against Nekoosa recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Blackhawks came out on top against the Papermakers by a score of 2-0. The Blackhawks were shut out 2-0 the last time they took on the Papermakers, so the Blackhawks were just returning the favor.
Port Edwards never let Nekoosa on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-22.
McKenzy Smith paced Port Edwards' offense, picking up six kills. Smith got some help from Taylin McDonald and her 11 assists. McDonald was also solid from the service line: she led the team with five aces.
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| 08/26/25 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 08/27/24 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 08/22/23 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 08/23/22 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 09/13/21 - Away | 0-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
The win got Port Edwards back to even at 1-1. As for Nekoosa, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Port Edwards has already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against Necedah on the 26th. As for Nekoosa, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 victory against Pittsville on the 26th.
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