New Albany posted their closest win since September 24, 2024 on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies 2-1. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
New Albany had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The final score came out to 20-25, 25-20, 25-17.
Maisy Mathers
| 08/23/25 vs Johnstown-Monroe | 30 |
| 08/20/25 vs Watkins Memorial | 18 |
| 08/21/25 vs Thomas Worthington | 17 |
| 08/22/24 vs Worthington Kilbourne | 17 |
| 08/17/24 vs Reynoldsburg | 11 |
New Albany got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maisy Mathers out in front who had 30 assists and five digs. Those 30 assists gave Mathers a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aline Bhat, who had 15 digs and three aces.
New Albany's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Johnstown-Monroe, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
New Albany didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-1 victory against Westerville South on the 23rd. As for Johnstown-Monroe, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-1 win against Westerville North on the 23rd.
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