Martinsville had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indian Creek Braves on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Martinsville was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Indian Creek work for it, especially in the fourth set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 22-25, 25-22, 30-28.
Martinsville's offense was headlined by Ruby Murrell and Joseymaewhitehead Josey Whitehead, who picked up ten kills apiece. They got some help from Evea Ennis and her 30 assists. Finally, Murrell was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high seven blocks.
Indian Creek can attribute much of their success to Morgan Wathen, who had 11 digs and three aces.
Indian Creek's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Martinsville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Center Grove on the 21st. As for Indian Creek, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Tri-West Hendricks on the 23rd.
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