Wahoo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Oakland-Craig Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Wahoo started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-22, 27-25, 25-20.
Wahoo's loss came despite strong showings from Elena Estudillo and Isabella Nuss. Estudillo had 29 digs and a kill, while Nuss had four aces. That's the most aces Nuss has posted in she last seven contests.
Oakland-Craig found their leader in underclassman Hilary Ray, who had 13 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Ray now had ten or more in the last 12 games she's played.
Wahoo's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Oakland-Craig, their victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Wahoo will take on Broken Bow at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Oakland-Craig, they will challenge Mercy at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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