Ridgewood had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Newcomerstown Trojans with a sharp 3-0 win on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Generals have posted since August 22nd.
One reason for the win was Ridgewood's dynamic defense, which allowed fewer and fewer points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 25-14, 25-13.
Ridgewood can attribute much of their success to Sidney Hains, who had six digs and three aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Ridgewood was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Ridgewood's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. As for Newcomerstown, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgewood will head out to take on Tuscarawas Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Tuscarawas Valley's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Ridgewood has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Newcomerstown, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against East Canton at 7:00 p.m.
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