Platt was the 3-2 winner over Newington when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nor'easters on Friday. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Nor'easters since Friday.
Platt started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 25-27, 25-10, 25-9, 25-7.
Newington got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Olivia Tardif out in front who had 17 digs and three aces. Tardif has been hot recently, having posted two or more aces the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sofia Guida, who had six aces and three digs.
Platt has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Newington, they pushed their record up to 5-11 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Platt didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against Plainville on the 14th. As for Newington, they have also already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Southington on the 14th.
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