Russia hadn't done well against Fort Recovery recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Raiders came out on top against the Indians by a score of 3-1. This was payback for the Raiders, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Russia had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 25-13, 25-20, 27-25.
Violet Armstrong
| 09/20/25 @ Fort Recovery | 2 |
| 09/18/25 @ Anna | 4 |
| 09/16/25 vs Fairlawn | 3 |
Russia was led to victory by Violet Armstrong and Kourtney Phlipot. Armstrong had ten digs and two aces, while Phlipot had 13 digs and one assist. Armstrong is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
They weren't the only good server: Russia was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. They served three more aces than Fort Recovery's also-impressive total of 11.
Russia's record is now 9-4. As for Fort Recovery, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Russia will host Jackson Center at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Recovery, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 3-0 victory against Wapakoneta on the 22nd.
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