Russia won the last time they faced Newton Local, and things went their way on Monday too. The Russia Raiders came out on top against the Newton Local Indians by a score of 3-1. Winning may never get old, but the Raiders sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 26-24, 22-25, 25-16.
Russia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Violet Armstrong led the charge by getting 13 digs and three aces. Armstrong is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served three or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Kourtney Phlipot was another key player, getting 16 digs.
Russia is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-11 record this season. As for Newton Local, the defeat snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 13-7 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Russia will welcome Fort Loramie at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Loramie is coming into the matchup with eight straight victories on the road, so Russia will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Newton Local, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ansonia at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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