Russia's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 3-1 win over the Fairlawn Jets. That's more bragging rights for the Raiders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-19, 19-25, 25-23.
Kourtney Phlipot had a dynamite game for Russia, getting 20 digs and three aces.
Despite the loss, Fairlawn saw an underclassman step up: Coley Christy had 27 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Christy now had 11 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Russia's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Fairlawn, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Russia will be playing at home against Anna at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fairlawn, they will take on Houston at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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