Volleyball Recap: Rootstown Beats Newton Falls for Their Fourth Straight Win

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Previous Games

vs NFHS 9-16-2026	3-2	W
vs CHS 9-15-2026	3-1	W
vs LWHS 9-10-2026	3-0	W
@ WHS 9-8-2026	3-0	W

Rootstown came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins, and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single set of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Newton Falls Tigers.

Rootstown was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 23-25, 15-25, 25-18, 15-8.

Sophi Smith paced Rootstown's offense, picking up 18 kills. Smith got some help from Olivia O'Neill and her 30 assists. Finally, Ardynn Soika kept Rootstown's defense grounded, leading the team with four blocks.

Rootstown has now won four of their last five games at home. That run has powered them to a 7-2 record this season. As for Newton Falls, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's taken a bite out of their 5-4 record this season.

Rootstown will stay at home for another game and welcome LaBrae at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Vikings have played (dating back to last season) have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Newton Falls, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 3-0 win against Brookfield on the 17th.