Junction City hadn't done well against Salina Central recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Junction City Bluejays had just enough and edged the Salina Central Mustangs out 2-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bluejays as it put an end to their 12-game losing streak.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Junction City who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 21-25, 25-20.
When it comes to explaining why Salina Central lost, don't look at Katy Wagner. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs. With that strong performance, Wagner is now averaging an impressive 10.1 digs per game.
Junction City's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-19. As for Salina Central, their loss dropped their record down to 7-20.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing South the next time they take the court. Junction City will host South at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Salina Central will play them later in the day, at 5:00 p.m.
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