Cuyahoga Falls's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Barberton Magics out 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Black Tigers as it spelled an end to their 15-game losing streak.
If you add up the scores from across all five sets (108-106) Cuyahoga Falls actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 16-25, 25-19, 29-27, 21-25, 15-12.
Cuyahoga Falls was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August.
When it comes to explaining why Barberton lost, don't look at Katie Rodriguez. Despite the final result, she had 25 digs and 29 assists.
Cuyahoga Falls' win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-19. As for Barberton, they dropped their record down to 4-18 with the defeat, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cuyahoga Falls will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Avon at 5:00 p.m. on October 23rd. After both having extra time off, Barberton and Padua Franciscan will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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