Athol was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Granby Rams. If the Bears were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Rams when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Granby scored at least 17 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-17, 23-25, 25-17.
Warren Taylor paced Athol's offense, picking up 12 kills. Taylor got some help from Caunor Mason and his 20 assists. Finally, Taylor was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high two blocks.
Athol's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Granby, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athol will take on Pioneer Valley Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Granby, they will venture away from home to take on Longmeadow at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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