Greater Nanticoke Area gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Western Wayne Wildcats. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
While Greater Nanticoke Area won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-21, 25-22.
Zachary Zubritski paced Greater Nanticoke Area's offense, picking up ten kills. Zubritski got some help from Brady Rushton and his 21 assists. Finally, Rushton was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high five blocks.
Western Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Greater Nanticoke Area will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Hazleton Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The game will give Greater Nanticoke Area their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Western Wayne, they will face off against North Pocono at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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