Carbondale hadn't done well against Centralia recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Carbondale Terriers had just enough and edged the Centralia Orphans out 2-1. Winning may never get old, but the Terriers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Carbondale who won the one that mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 29-27, 19-25, 25-22.
When it comes to explaining why Centralia lost, don't look at Hattie Castleman. Despite the final result, she had 13 digs.
Carbondale has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. As for Centralia, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 13-9 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carbondale will take on Anna-Jonesboro at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Carbondale's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Anna-Jonesboro has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Centralia, they will square off against Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salem will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Centralia surely won't give up without a fight.
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