Volleyball Recap: Wilton Takes a Loss

Wilton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the New Canaan Rams. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 29, 2022, but that streak is no more.

Wilton started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-27, 25-8, 25-17, 25-9.

New Canaan was led to victory by Mia Lockyer and Yume Duncan. Lockyer had ten digs and two aces, while Duncan had 36 assists and three aces. Duncan has been hot for a while, having posted 15 or more assists the last nine times she's played. Anna Fiorito also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.

Wilton's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for New Canaan, their victory bumped their record up to 8-2.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Wilton is set to take on their familiar foe Bridgeport Central at 5:45 p.m. on the 8th. Meanwhile, New Canaan will face off against rival Stamford at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.