Genoa Area lost to Northwood back in September of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Genoa Area Comets put the hurt on the Northwood Rangers with a sharp 3-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Comets have posted against the Rangers since September 24, 2016.
While Genoa Area won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-8, 25-22, 25-10.
Marley Mollenhauer was the offensive standout of the contest as she had 11 digs and three aces. She is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Genoa Area was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in three consecutive matches.
The win got Genoa Area back to even at 8-8. As for Northwood, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Genoa Area will play host again on Monday to welcome St. Joseph Central Catholic, where the match is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Central Catholic is coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so Genoa Area will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Northwood, they will welcome Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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