After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Noblesville, North Central was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 3-1 win over the Southport Cardinals. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
The victory didn't come easy: Southport scored at least 22 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 25-22.
Southport lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Lily Boone, who had 14 digs and six assists. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Natalie Vaeth was another key player, getting eight digs and four aces.
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| 08/21/25 - Away | 3-1 W |
| 10/03/24 - Neutral | 0-3 L |
| 08/22/24 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 08/17/23 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 08/18/22 - Home | 3-2 W |
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North Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Southport, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Looking ahead, North Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Mt. Vernon at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Southport, they will challenge Indianapolis Scecina Memorial at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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