Milwaukee Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 2-0 to the Pius XI Catholic Popes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Knights of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Milwaukee Lutheran was the model of consistency in the loss, scoring seven points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-7, 25-7.
Pius XI Catholic was led to victory by Karina Contreras and Hope Martens. Contreras had six digs and six aces, while Martens had three digs and two aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Contreras now served three or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Milwaukee Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Pius XI Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 14-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milwaukee Lutheran will host Racine Park at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pius XI Catholic, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome West Allis Central, where the match is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. West Allis Central is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Pius XI Catholic will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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