Volleyball Recap: Cheshire Rams vs. Shelton Gaels
Cheshire was the 3-0 winner over Shelton when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Cheshire Rams took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shelton Gaels on Friday. The Rams just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
While Cheshire ultimately came up short, they really made Shelton work, particularly in the fourth set. The final score came out to 25-19, 23-25, 25-14, 29-27.
Despite the defeat, Cheshire saw an underclassman step up: Gabriella Scotti had 21 digs. Those 21 digs set a new season-high mark for Scotti.
Leading Shelton to victory were Jordan Tou and Sadie Balocca. Tou had 15 digs and two aces, while Balocca had 30 digs and two aces. Tou is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in the last nine games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Nathalie Rzeczycka, who had four blocks and three kills.
Cheshire's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Shelton, they now also have a winning record of 5-4.
Cheshire didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 win vs. West Haven on the 23rd. Shelton has also already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Foran on the 23rd.
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