While Franklin Community's win against Perry Meridian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Grizzly Cubs skirted past the Falcons 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Grizzly Cubs have posted against the Falcons since September 3, 2019.
Franklin Community got the W, but it wasn't easy, at least in the second set. The final score came out to 27-25, 28-30, 27-25, 25-27, 15-7.
Franklin Community found their leader in sophomore Nila Netter, who had 14 digs and two assists. Karlin Burton also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Perry Meridian's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Martina Mays, who had 24 assists and nine digs. Mays is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in each of the last five games she's played. Macy Stroud was another key player, getting 20 assists and 11 digs.
Grizzly Cubs
| 09/02/25 @ Perry Meridian | 3-2 |
| 08/28/25 @ Trinity Lutheran | 3-2 |
| 08/21/25 @ Columbus East | 3-1 |
| 10/08/24 @ Beech Grove | 3-0 |
| 10/05/24 @ Noblesville | 3-1 |
Franklin Community pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Perry Meridian, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-5.
Franklin Community didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat against Center Grove on the 4th. As for Perry Meridian, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against North Central on the 6th.
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