Barberton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ellet Orangemen. The Magics were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Orangemen apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2016.
Barberton was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Ellet work for it, especially in the first set. The final score came out to 26-24, 23-25, 25-20.
Belle Davis
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Despite the defeat, Barberton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Belle Davis had 13 digs and two aces. Those 13 digs set a new season-high mark for Davis.
Barberton's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Ellet, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-3.
Barberton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-0 defeat against Washington on the 30th. As for Ellet, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 loss against Springfield on the 30th.
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