On Tuesday, Elkhorn North faced Gretna East in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Elkhorn North came out on top in a nail-biter against the Gretna East Griffins , sneaking past 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Elkhorn North also won the last time the pair played back in September.
Elkhorn North took Gretna East into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-15, 24-26, 24-26, 15-9.
When it comes to explaining why Gretna East lost, don't look at Maggie Williams. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Williams has posted in her last eight games.
The win made it two in a row for Elkhorn North and bumps their season record up to 19-6. As for Gretna East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 22-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhorn North will head out to square off against Papillion-LaVista South on Thursday. Elkhorn North is looking to tack on another W to their 19-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Gretna East, they will venture away from home to challenge Gretna at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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