Down 21-23 in the third set, Warren rattled off three points in a row to take the 24-23 lead. Junior Paiden Johnson sealed the deal with a game-winning ace to secure Warren’s 12th win to remain undefeated on the season.

Malysia Sorensen led the Dragons with three aces, with Addison Ristau and Paiden Johnson adding one apiece. Madelyn Nosel notched 16 kills to continue her strong senior campaign, with Hailey Cabisca adding 10 and Attie Corey contributing eight. The digs department was led by Sorensen with 23, followed by Corey and Nosel with seven apiece.

Corey had four blocks, with Brooke Sherry and Cabisca notching two apiece.

Brynn Norris upped her season average and racked up 41 assists.

Warren’s Lilly Newton rises above the net for a spike Tuesday against Meadville at Warren Area High School. Photo courtesy of Mark Evans

“This was another important Region 5 win where we had to stay on the attack on offense, because Meadville was playing some really good defense,” Warren head coach Mike Dolan said. “Our blocking game stepped up and our serve and serve receive were key. It was great to see such a large crowd of so many people in the community show up in support of Holly Yeager, a Warren resident who is undergoing cancer treatment. We are glad that we are able to do what we can to support her in the battle against cancer and thank all those who came out for her.”

In jayvee play, the Dragons defeated the Bulldogs 25-23, 25-20.

Lara Pearson had six kills, four digs and two aces, with Tia French tallying four digs and an ace. Kendall Skerda had three kills, three digs and two aces; Michaela Dolan added 17 assists, six digs, an ace and a block; and Kelsey Johnson contributed 10 kills, three digs and an ace. Adelaide Keeports recorded six digs and a block; Grace Schwab had two blocks, a kill, an ace and two digs; and Addison Brown notched six digs.

The Dragons look to continue their hot streak Thursday when they travel to Harbor Creek to take on the Huskies for a 6 p.m. jayvee start with varsity to follow.