Onalaska lost to La Crosse Central on September 2nd, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers walked away with a 3-1 win over the Riverhawks.
While Onalaska might've won, it sure wasn't easy: La Crosse Central scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 24-26, 26-24, 25-18.

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Onalaska's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isabella Eckstein, who had three digs and three aces. Those three aces gave Eckstein a new career-high. Zayda Lawrence was another key player, getting 11 digs and five aces.
They weren't the only good servers: Onalaska was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 14 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Gabriella Zeeb and Celia Christopherson certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Zeeb had 11 digs and three aces, while Christopherson had 30 digs and seven assists.
Onalaska has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for La Crosse Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Onalaska will challenge rival Tomah at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, La Crosse Central is set to take on their familiar foe Holmen at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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