Derek Hoesly, Correspondent –

In a highly anticipated matchup to open the Rock Valley schedule the Brodhead Cardinals (12-4-1 overall, 0-1 Rock Valley) lost a gut wrenching five-set match. Big Foot edged the Cardinals 25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 15-25, 13-15 on Sept. 12.

The Chiefs jumped out to a 7-3 lead in game one. Big Foot’s blocking made an early statement with two blocks to set the tone.

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