Newton won the last time they faced Salina Central, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Newton Railroaders came out on top against the Salina Central Mustangs by a score of 2-0.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Newton took both sets by at least 13 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-12.
Emma Gering was the offensive standout of the game as she had five digs and four aces. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in aces.
Despite the defeat, Salina Central saw an underclassman step up: Katy Wagner had 11 digs. Wagner is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last four games she's played.
Newton's win bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Salina Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Newton will square off against McPherson on Saturday. As for Salina Central, they will venture away from home to take on Arkansas City at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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