Methuen lost to Billerica Memorial back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Rangers came out on top against the Indians by a score of 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rangers.
Methuen had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-21.
Kathryn Driend
| 09/19/25 vs Billerica Memorial | 32 |
| 09/17/25 @ Central Catholic | 25 |
| 09/15/25 vs Chelmsford | 32 |
| 09/13/25 vs Bridgewater-Raynham | 15 |
| 09/12/25 vs Lawrence | 16 |
| + 5 more games |
Methuen got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kathryn Driend out in front who had 11 digs, three aces, and two blocks. Driend has been hot for a while, having also posted 14 or more assists the last ten times she's played. Caylee O'Brien was another key player, getting 12 kills, eight digs, two aces, and one block.
They weren't the only good server: Methuen was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces every time they've taken the court this season.
Several Indians players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Emma Johnson, who had ten assists and eight digs. Addysun McNeal also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Methuen's record now sits at 7-2. As for Billerica Memorial, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Methuen has already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Haverhill on the 22nd. As for Billerica Memorial, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Chelmsford on the 22nd.
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