Dover volleyball rallies to defeat New Philadelphia in five-set match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Dover overcame a 2-1 deficit to beat New Philadelphia 3-2 in a thrilling matchup on September 17. After losing the third set 25-8, Dover secured the final two sets 25-16 and 15-10, improving to 5-4 overall and 5-1 in the Ohio Cardinal Conference. Head coach Jenna Franks highlighted the energy and determination of her team, especially following a tough week for the community. New Philadelphia, led by Carla Pry, fell to 6-7 overall and 4-3 in conference play. The teams are set to meet again on October 13, prolonging the rivalry's impact.
- •Dover wins final two sets 25-16 and 15-10.
- •Crimson Tornadoes improve to 5-4, 5-1 in conference.
- •New Philadelphia drops to 6-7, 4-3 in conference.
- •Rivalry match continued with strong fan support.
- •Next matchup set for October 13.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Dover volleyball storms back to beat New Philadelphia in five sets
"Dover bounced back from a 25-8 third-set loss to win the final two sets and defeat rival New Philadelphia in five sets.
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