Galatia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Johnston City Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bearcats of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Galatia was the model of consistency in the loss, scoring 15 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-15.
Johnston City's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josie Anastasi, who had seven kills, seven digs, three blocks, and two aces. That's the most blocks Anastasi has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Smith, who had six digs, three aces, and two kills.
Galatia's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Johnston City, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 12-8 record.
Galatia didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat vs. Cobden on the 28th. As for Johnston City, they will take on Goreville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Goreville will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Johnston City surely won't give up without a fight.
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