Newark's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Teays Valley Vikings with a sharp 3-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Newark's not only won, but also showed off some consistency: keeping Teays Valley between 18 and 20 points across their sets. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-18, 25-18.
When it comes to explaining why Teays Valley lost, don't look at Ellie Tatman. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs and three aces. Tatman is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Newark's win bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Teays Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Newark will venture away from home to face off against Dublin Jerome at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Teays Valley, they and Reynoldsburg are set to duel on Monday. Reynoldsburg is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Teays Valley will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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