Newark typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Pickerington Central proved too difficult a challenge. They put the hurt on the Newark Wildcats with a sharp 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Pickerington Central never let Newark on the board, but things got pretty close in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-17, 25-19.
Pickerington Central found their leader in underclassman Hailey Joseph, who had nine digs and two aces. That's the most aces Joseph has posted in her last seven games.
Pickerington Central pushed their record up to 15-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Newark, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pickerington Central will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Groveport-Madison at 7:00 p.m. Pickerington Central is facing Groveport-Madison at the right time seeing as Groveport-Madison is stuck on a 15-game losing streak. As for Newark, they will face off against Teays Valley at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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