After losing to Barnesville the last time they met, Martins Ferry decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Martins Ferry Purple Riders blew past the Barnesville Shamrocks 3-0 on Monday. The victory was familiar territory for the Purple Riders who have now won three contests in a row.
The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-11, 25-19.
Martins Ferry found their leader in underclassman Olivia Harkness, who had four aces and 27 assists. Harkness is crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 17 every time she's taken the court this season.
Martins Ferry was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Barnesville only served seven.
When it comes to explaining why Barnesville lost, don't look at Aubrey Johnson. Despite the final result, she had ten digs.
Martins Ferry pushed their record up to 16-6 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Barnesville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Martins Ferry will take on Tuscarawas Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tuscarawas Valley will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Martins Ferry surely won't give up without a fight. Barnesville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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