Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Grace Richard and Alaina Rakiey Lead Wells to Victory

By Team Reports Sep 29, 2024, 12:44pm

Volleyball Recap: Wells Warriors vs. Gray-New Gloucester Patriots

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Wells's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They blew past the Gray-New Gloucester Patriots 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Warriors have posted since September 26, 2023.

The win didn't come easy: Gray-New Gloucester scored at least 16 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-11, 25-12, 25-16.

Leading Wells to victory were Alaina Rakiey and Grace Richard. Rakiey had 11 digs and six aces, while Richard had eight digs, three aces, and three aces. That's the most aces Rakiey has posted since back in September of 2023.

Wells was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least ten aces in four consecutive matchups.

Wells' victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Gray-New Gloucester, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wells will face off against Thornton Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gray-New Gloucester, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Cape Elizabeth at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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