Johnston City had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Galatia Bearcats by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Johnston City took both sets by at least ten points. The final score came out to 25-15, 25-15.
Johnston City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josie Anastasi led the charge by getting seven kills, seven digs, three blocks, and two aces. That's the most blocks Anastasi has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Smith, who had six digs, three aces, and two kills.
Johnston City's win bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Galatia, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Johnston City will welcome Goreville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Goreville will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Johnston City surely won't give up without a fight. As for Galatia, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 loss vs. Cobden on the 28th.
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