Kiel managed to slip by Sheboygan Falls the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Raiders lost 3-0 to the Falcons on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Raiders have suffered since October 15, 2024.
Kiel was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Sheboygan Falls work for it, especially in the first set. The final score came out to 28-26, 25-19, 25-13.
Emma Neils paced Kiel's offense, picking up seven kills. Neils got some help from Ava Rothe and her 21 assists. Finally, Lillie Brockway kept Kiel's defense grounded, leading the team with three blocks.
Abigail Beaumont was nothing short of spectacular for Sheboygan Falls: she had eight kills, five aces, and four digs. With that strong performance, Beaumont is now averaging an impressive 2.1 aces per game.
Kiel's loss ended a three-match streak of away wins and brought them to 16-7. As for Sheboygan Falls, their victory bumped their record up to 16-17.
Coming up, Kiel will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Two Rivers at 7:00 p.m. As for Sheboygan Falls, they will take on Living Word Lutheran at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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