If Barnstable was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Taunton on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Red Hawks fell just short of the Chicopee Comp Colts by a score of 3-2 on Saturday. While the Red Hawks didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Colts 25-17 in the first set.
Barnstable took Chicopee Comp into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking six-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 25-18, 19-25, 25-20, 15-9.
Brady Kundel paced Barnstable's offense, picking up 23 kills. Kundel got some help from Matheus Alvarenga and his 37 assists. Kundel also made an impact serving: he shared the team lead in aces with Joao Pedro Andrade, each putting up two.
Barnstable's defeat dropped their record down to 12-1. As for Chicopee Comp, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matches. Barnstable will head out to challenge Dighton-Rehoboth Regional at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Hawks are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Chicopee Comp, they will face off against Minnechaug Regional at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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