There's no place like home for Newcomerstown, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Crooksville Ceramics 3-2 on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-1 back in September.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Newcomerstown got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 13-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-11.
Makayla McConnell was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 15 digs and two assists. That's the most assists she has posted over her last six matches.
Newcomerstown was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 13 aces. They are a perfect 5-0 when they serve at least ten aces.
Trojans
| 10/14/25 vs Crooksville | 3-2 |
| 10/07/25 vs Malvern | 3-1 |
| 10/01/25 vs Washington | 3-1 |
| 09/29/25 vs Bishop Rosecrans | 3-0 |
| 09/23/25 vs East Canton | 3-0 |
Newcomerstown's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-13. As for Crooksville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-20 record this season.
Newcomerstown will head out on the road to face off against Hiland at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crooksville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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