After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lincolnview, Van Wert was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Elida Bulldogs 3-2.
Van Wert had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final set scores came out to 17-25, 18-25, 25-21, 25-18, 15-10.
Van Wert's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jazzlyn Florence, who had 10 digs and five aces. Gia Coleman was another key player, getting 17 kills, 12 digs, and two solo blocks.
Elida's loss came despite strong showings from Delaney Miller and Myah Wray. Miller had 22 digs and two assists, while Wray had eight digs, seven kills, and four aces. The team also got some help from Chloe Nartker, who had 15 assists and four aces.
Van Wert's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Elida, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Wert will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Kalida at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Elida, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Marion Local at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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