Norwich Free Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the New Britain Golden Hurricanes. While the Wildcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Golden Hurricanes 25-20 in the first set.
Norwich Free Academy 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 20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-17.
Gavin Hecker paced Norwich Free Academy's offense, picking up ten kills. Hecker got some help from Alec Ferland and his 21 assists. Ferland was also solid from the service line: he led the team with three aces.
Norwich Free Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for New Britain, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norwich Free Academy will welcome Woodstock Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for New Britain, they will host Amity Regional at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Golden Hurricanes are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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