UNITED USES EVERYTHING THEY HAVE TO GET PAST PALESTINE

By Chris Sigler

HANOVERTON OH- United came into Tuesday night looking to erase the memory of two consecutive losses at the hands of two of the best teams in the EOAC. East Palestine traveled to Hanoverton looking for their first victory of the 2023 season. The Golden Eagles did just enough to outlast the Bulldogs in 5 sets 25-22, 23-25, 25-16, 23-25,15-7.

Grace Knight would lead the way for United tallying 16 kills and 4 aces. Grayson Kidder added 14 kills, teammate Madelynn Lucas set up her teammates with 45 assists. Baylee Smith led the victors defensively with 26 digs.

East Palestine’s Sophia Fertsch contributed 9 kills and 12 digs. The Bulldogs also received contributions from Mackenzie Parker 11 assists, 5 kills and Marah Zimmermann 5 kills and 5 blocks. Leila Martin played solidly on defense with 17 digs.

East Palestine (0-3, 0-2) looks for their first win on Wednesday as they host Heartland Christian. United (3-2, 1-2) continues their EOAC schedule on Thursday as Lisbon pays visit to Hanoverton.