Two undefeated Muskingum Valley League titans collided on Oct. 16 as River View hosted Meadowbrook in a battle of unbeatens. The host Black Bears ultimately handed the Colts their first league loss in a tense five-set thriller, 26-24, 25-20, 20-25, 20-25, 15-3.
Meadowbrook sophomore Addie Schultice turned in a colossal performance with 31 points, 28 kills, 15 digs, and two blocks. Freshman Lily McManaway added 15 points, 12 kills, and three blocks, while setter Bricelynn Vargeson dished out 55 assists with 12 digs. Natalee Norman collected 29 digs and eight kills for the Colts.
The match lived up to its heavyweight billing, showcasing high-level volleyball from both programs as they jockey for supremacy in the upper echelon of the MVL standings.