Columbus Grove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Celina. If Columbus Grove was looking for revenge after losing 2-0 to Celina when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Columbus Grove sadly wound up on the wrong side. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 20-25, 26-24.
Kendal Palte paced Columbus Grove's offense, picking up 14 kills. Palte got some help from Elyse Fortman and her 28 assists. Saige Benroth controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Columbus Grove's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Celina, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus Grove will welcome Upper Scioto Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Celina, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marion Local at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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