Braintree's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Framingham Flyers 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Wamps as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Braintree took Framingham into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The match finished with set scores of 26-28, 25-15, 24-26, 25-20, 18-16.
It was another big night for Chloe Zhong, who had 14 digs and seven aces. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.5 aces per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Luisi, who had eight digs, seven kills, and five aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Braintree was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Braintree's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Framingham, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Braintree will play host again on Friday to welcome Durfee, where the match is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. As for Framingham, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Newton North at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Newton North will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Framingham surely won't give up without a fight.
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