South Range hadn't done well against Girard recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Indians. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-0 back in August.
South Range never let Girard on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-22, 25-20.
Haylie John
| 09/18/25 @ Girard | 10 |
| 09/16/25 @ Poland Seminary | 23 |
| 09/15/25 @ Ursuline | 11 |
| 09/11/25 @ Lakeview | 20 |
| 09/09/25 vs McKinley | 12 |
| + 6 more games |
South Range was led to victory by Haylie John and Ali Irons. John had ten digs and two aces, while Irons had nine digs. John is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last 11 games she's played.
Despite the defeat, Girard saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Chloe Plant had 16 assists and 13 digs. Gianna Saxon was another key player, getting ten digs.
The victory made it two in a row for South Range and bumps their season record up to 11-6. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 4-8 Poland Seminary and 5-9 Girard. As for Girard, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
South Range wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against Hubbard on the 23rd. As for Girard, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 loss against Poland Seminary on the 23rd.
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