If Union Local was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Bellaire on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jets came up short against the New Lexington Panthers on Saturday, falling 3-0. The Jets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2022.
The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-13, 25-11.
Gracie Newlon was nothing short of spectacular for New Lexington: she had 16 digs and five aces. That's the most aces Newlon has posted since back in October of 2024.
Jets
| 09/06/25 @ New Lexington | 0-3 |
| 09/04/25 @ Bellaire | 3-0 |
| 09/01/25 @ Indian Creek | 3-0 |
| 08/28/25 vs Cambridge | 3-0 |
| 08/26/25 vs Monroe Central | 3-0 |
The defeat snapped Union Local's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-3 record. As for New Lexington, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1.
Coming up, Union Local will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Clairsville at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for New Lexington, they will head out to challenge West Muskingum at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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