St. Croix Lutheran had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Nova Classical Academy on Monday. The Crusaders were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Knights. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: St. Croix Lutheran took every set by at least ten points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-15, 25-11.
Olivia Footh
| 09/22/25 @ Nova Classical Academy | 16 |
| 09/06/25 @ New Life Academy | 7 |
| 09/04/25 vs St. Paul Academy-Summit | 16 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead St. Croix Lutheran to victory, but perhaps none more so than Olivia Footh, who had 16 assists and two aces. That's the most assists Footh has posted over her last three games.
Footh wasn't the only good server: St. Croix Lutheran was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
St. Croix Lutheran pushed their record up to 12-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Nova Classical Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Looking ahead, St. Croix Lutheran will square off against Cannon Falls at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nova Classical Academy, they will challenge Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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