Memorial hadn't done well against Celina recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Roughriders won by a set and slipped past the Bulldogs 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Roughriders have posted since September 21, 2024.
Memorial took Celina into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 15-9.
Chloe Christopher
| 08/28/25 vs Celina | 7 |
| 10/03/24 vs Elida | 5 |
| 08/21/25 @ Bath | 4 |
| 08/19/25 @ Fort Recovery | 3 |
| 10/17/24 @ Shelby | 2 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Memorial to victory, but perhaps none more so than Chloe Christopher, who had seven aces and six digs. Those seven aces gave Christopher a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bailey Greber, who had 12 digs.
They weren't the only good server: Memorial was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Celina only served nine aces.
Memorial is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season. As for Celina, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memorial will welcome New Bremen at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Celina, they will be playing at home against Van Wert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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