Newton Falls's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Harding Raiders. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Newton Falls never let Harding on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 28-26, 25-17.
Payton Murphy was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 17 digs.
Despite the defeat, Harding had strong showings from Ava Greene, who had 11 digs and two aces, and Sonia Pitts, who had six digs and two kills. Greene is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Newton Falls' record is now 8-9. As for Harding, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Newton Falls has already played their next game, a 3-1 win against Maplewood on the 30th. As for Harding, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Cardinal Mooney on the 30th.
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