Versailles took a three-set loss the last time they faced off against Fort Loramie, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Redskins on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since August 17, 2024.
Versailles was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The final score came out to 25-22, 23-25, 21-25, 25-13, 15-7.
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Versailles had a senior duo take command as Ruthie Smith had 13 digs and five aces and Lauren Prenger had 16 digs and five assists. Those five aces set a new season-high mark for Smith. Madison Yagle also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Versailles was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since the start of last season.
Versailles is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Fort Loramie, their defeat ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2.
Coming up, Versailles will head out on the road to face off against New Bremen at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fort Loramie, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fairlawn at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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