Johnstown-Monroe entered their tilt with Utica on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged the Utica Redskins out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Johnnies also won the last time the pair played back in August.
Johnstown-Monroe took Utica into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 23-25, 16-14.
Callie Baker and Madison Yates certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Baker had 16 digs and two aces, while Yates had 16 digs. That's the most aces Baker has posted in her last eight matchups.
Johnstown-Monroe now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Utica, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johnstown-Monroe will take on Northridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Johnstown-Monroe has won four straight at home, while Northridge won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Utica, they will challenge Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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