Volleyball Recap: Wilmington's Losing Streak Snapped at Seven Games

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 3:20pm

Volleyball Recap: Wilmington Wildcats vs. Watertown Raiders

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Wilmington came into Monday's game having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Watertown Raiders on Monday as the Wilmington Wildcats made off with a 3-0 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Wildcats have posted since September 22, 2023.

The final score came out to 26-24, 25-18, 25-14.

Wilmington found their leader in underclassman Adyson Balter, who had six aces. Those six aces set a new season-high mark for her.

Wilmington was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 28 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since was before the start of last season.

When it comes to explaining why Watertown lost, don't look at Valentina Quiroa De Faria. Despite the final result, she had seven digs and two aces.

Wilmington's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Watertown, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Wilmington will be playing at home against Melrose at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Wilmington is out to stop a nine-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Watertown, they will venture away from home to challenge Stoneham at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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