Newcomerstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shadyside Tigers.
While Newcomerstown had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-20, 25-23, 18-25, 25-19.
Even though they lost, Newcomerstown was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Shadyside got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ali Weatherson out in front who had 12 digs, three kills, and three aces. Weatherson has been hot recently, having also posted 13 or more assists the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Josey Greenwood, who had 17 digs, nine kills, and five aces.
Newcomerstown's loss dropped their record down to 6-17. As for Shadyside, their win bumped their record up to 8-14.
Newcomerstown does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shadyside, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Garaway at 6:00 p.m. Garaway will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Shadyside surely won't give up without a fight.
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