If Malvern was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of East Canton last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Malvern Hornets came up short against the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints on Thursday, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Malvern took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-12, 25-20.
Despite the defeat, Malvern saw an underclassman step up: Avery Sprague had seven digs and two aces.
Malvern's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-10. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Malvern will play host again on Thursday to welcome Strasburg-Franklin, where the match is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Conotton Valley at 6:30 p.m. Conotton Valley is coming into the contest with four straight victories on the road, so Tuscarawas Central Catholic will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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