Raider winning streak snapped

THIEF RIVER FALLS -- Inconsistency turned into a loss for the Central Lakes College Raiders volleyball team Wednesday.

The Raiders dropped a North Division match to Northland Community and Technical College 30-24, 22-30, 30-23, 30-24 to end a four-game winning streak.

"We were just inconsistent," said Raider coach Jane Peterson. "We blocked really well but we're struggling to be consistent."

Valori Diedrich recorded 15 kills and three blocks. Jenny Skiba added 13 and Jessica Melheim had 12 kills. Setter Abby Leach finished with 46 set assists.

CLC statistics

Abby Leach 2 kills, 46 set assists, 1 ace serve, 2 digs, 2 blocks

Lexie Palo 11 kills, 1 ace serve, 4 digs, 5 blocks

Tracy Bell 1 ace serve, 8 digs

Jessica Melheim 12 kills, 5 blocks

Kristin Olson 5 kills, 4 blocks

Valori Diedrich 15 kills, 1 ace serve, 7 digs, 3 blocks

Jenny Skiba 13 kills, 2 ace serve

Conference -- 3-3. Overall -- 5-6. Next match -- Central Lakes in Bethany tournament at Mankato Saturday.