Columbus East's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Madison Cubs by a score of 3-1. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Olympians as it put an end to their 11-game losing streak.
The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 25-17.
Jenna Thomas was the offensive standout of the match as she had eight digs and three aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Columbus East was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in three consecutive matchups.
Columbus East's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-22. As for Madison, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-16 record this season.
Columbus East's road trip will continue as they head out to face Roncalli at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Roncalli will roll in looking for their 27th straight win, something Columbus East surely won't give up without a fight. After both having extra time off, Madison and Corydon Central will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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