The Tinora Lady Rams hosted river rival Ayersville in the volleyball edition of the River Bowl Tuesday night from Tinora High School.

The host Lady Rams entered at 16-2, and were putting their 5-0 GMC mark up against the visiting Pilots from Ayersville. Ayersville entered with a five game winning streak, and a 13-5 mark, one game behind the Lady Rams in the conference standings at 3-1.

The Lady Rams got things rolling right away in front of a big, loud student section, as well as Biddy Rams, as they took the initial set, 25-11 and a 1-0 advantage in the River Rivalry initial set.

The second set went to the Lady Rams. The Pilots gave the Lady Rams a bit of a run, however, Tinora prevailed 25-21.

The highlight of the third set and the night was Tinora junior, Ella Schaublin recording her 1000th career assist midway through the set. Schaublin and the Lady Rams prevailed in the set, 25-17, taking the set and the match 3-0. Congratulations, Ella!

Ayersville drops to 13-6, 3-2 in the GMC. The Pilots will host red hot Patrick Henry on Thursday.

The Lady Rams improve to 16-2, and stay perfect in the GMC at 5-0. Tinora will host Wauseon on Thursday before traveling to Defiance Saturday morning.

The Higbea Embroidery Player of the Game went to Tatum Creps. Congratulations, Tatum.