Unioto took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against South Webster, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Shermans won by a set and slipped past the Jeeps 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Shermans have posted since August 31, 2024.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Unioto who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-9.
Unioto found their leader in sophomore Kiley Puckett, who had 14 digs.
Shermans
| 08/19/25 vs South Webster | 12 |
| 08/15/25 @ Logan Elm | 1 |
| 10/14/24 @ Athens | 3 |
| 10/10/24 @ Huntington | 4 |
| 10/08/24 vs Zane Trace | 11 |
| + 3 more games |
Unioto was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Several Jeeps players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kinley Horner, who had 15 digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Campbell, who had ten digs.
Unioto pushed their record up to 1-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for South Webster, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Unioto will challenge Chillicothe at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South Webster, they will square off against Southeastern at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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