It was a good run, but Newark unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Rosary Royals by a score of 2-1. The Norsemen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Royals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Newark started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 18-25, 25-21, 25-15.
Even though they lost, Newark was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 11 aces in four consecutive matchups.
Rosary can attribute much of their success to Sarah Wessels, who had nine digs and three aces. That's the most aces Wessels has posted in her last seven contests.
Newark's defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 13-7. As for Rosary, they pushed their record up to 8-12 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Newark will welcome Earlville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Earlville has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Rosary, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Resurrection, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
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