Big Walnut had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Walnut Ridge on Thursday. The Golden Eagles blew past the Scots 3-0. The Golden Eagles not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 15th (when they won 3-0).
The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Big Walnut was: they took every set by at least ten points. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-15, 25-14.
Big Walnut found their leader in sophomore Jad El Baba, who had 13 digs and two aces. El Baba is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had 11 or more in each of the last three games he's played. Tyler Young also deserves some recognition as he had his first kill of the season.
Golden Eagles
| 05/08/25 vs Walnut Ridge | 18 |
| 05/07/25 @ Westerville Central | 8 |
| 05/05/25 vs Hilliard Bradley | 9 |
| 05/01/25 @ St. Francis DeSales | 10 |
| 04/29/25 @ Westerville North | 5 |
| + 11 more games |
Big Walnut was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Big Walnut's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Walnut Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Big Walnut does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Walnut Ridge, they are taking a road trip to take on Briggs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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