The Newcomerstown Trojans will take on the Toronto Red Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Newcomerstown lost 3-0 to Tuscarawas Central Catholic on Thursday.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-17, 25-13.
Meanwhile, Toronto lost 3-0 to Wellsville on Monday.
The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-10, 25-15.
Toronto might have lost, but man, Gracee Rex was a machine: she had 29 digs. Rex is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last 17 games she's played dating back to last season.
Newcomerstown has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Toronto, they dropped their record down to 4-13 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Newcomerstown has really dialed in their serving game this season, having averaged 8.5 aces per game. However, it's not like Toronto struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Newcomerstown was able to grind out a solid win over Toronto in their previous matchup back in August, winning 3-1. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Rex, who had 24 digs and three aces. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Newcomerstown still be able to contain Rex? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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