CLEAR LAKE, WI – The only way it could have been better was for the Cardinals to come out of the match with a win. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen that way as the Spring Valley volleyball team lost in five sets to #1 seeded Clear Lake.
The match wasn’t without excitement as the Cardinals lost the first two sets by scores of 23-25 and 20-25, then won the next two by scores of 26-24 and 26-24. Clear Lake prevailed in the final set with a final score of 16-14.
The Cardinal attack was led by senior Ella Stangl with 14 kills in 58 attacks. Freshman Riley Zimmerman also had 14 kills in 37 attacks. The Cardinals had 47 kills in 193 attacks on the night. Clear Lake had 71 kills in 215 attacks and was led by Alissa Burbach with 23 kills in 62 attacks.
To read this and other premium articles in their entirety, pickup the October 30, 2025 issue of the Sun-Argus newspaper. Click to subscribe for convenient delivery by mail, or call (715) 778-4990. Single issues are also available at area newsstands and our office in Spring Valley, WI.
