Norfolk was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Kearney Bearcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Norfolk was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Kearney work for it, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 27-25.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Kearney to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lena Arnold, who had four digs and 24 assists. Arnold is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 17 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 7-21. As for Kearney, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-15.
Norfolk wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 victory against Lincoln High on the 22nd. Kearney has also already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Fremont on the 21st.
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