“Tonight was a big conference match and we started the night off slow but after the first set, the girls showed up and took control — taking them out of their comfort zone. We finished the match dominating at the net and hustling after every ball,” said veteran Niagara head coach Carol St. Arnauld.

“This team continues to grow with every match both in confidence and play. My girls have not lost a conference match since August and that speaks to their growth. I couldn’t be prouder of the resilience of this team,” St. Arnauld added.

Niagara returns home for the final regular season home match of the season as they host M&O foe Lena in a conference dual on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Badgers will travel to Lena for a M&O triangular with the host Lady Wildcats and Gillett.

Niagara Stats

Isabel Jacobs: 2 assists, 2 digs

Erin Lukowicz: 6 aces, 3 kills, 4 assists, 11 digs

Lily Loukus: 2 kills, 1 block, 1 dig

Steph Maes: 1 kill

Morgan Borchardt: 2 aces, 7 kills, 1 block, 20 assists, 2 digs

Abby Wells: 1 ace, 2 assists, 4 digs

Bailey Pearson: 1 ace, 12 kills, 4 blocks, 4 digs

Mallory Sanicki 3 kills

Emma Brasure: 6 kills, 13 digs

Florence 3,

Carney-Nadeau 0

FLORENCE, Wis. — On Parents Night, the Ladycats continued to show a balanced hitting attack and strong serving as Florence defeated Carney-Nadeau, 3-0 (25-10, 25-8, 25-21) in a non-conference match Thursday.

Morgan Tomczak led at the net with eight kills, three tip kills and three block kills.

“Isabella Millan had superb back row play along with Leah Young,” said Florence head coach Teresa Chrisman. “We had strong serving again tonight with Tyley Fyvie leading with six aces. Maddie Johnson led with 17 assists and had 100% serving. Bella Millan and Leah Young also had 100% serving.”

Chrisman said she’s encouraged by Florence’s play. “We need to stay consistent however, and the sky is the limit for this young team,” she said.

The Ladycats remain home as they’ll host Northern Lakes Conference foe Phelps in a varsity only makeup match at 5 p.m. today. Florence will host NLC power Three Lakes on Tuesday.