If Wilbur Cross was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Hillhouse last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wilbur Cross Governors fell 3-1 to the Foran Lions on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Governors of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Wilbur Cross actually scored more points across those four sets (88-86), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 11-25, 25-22, 25-19.
Foran's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nyah Boromei, who had 15 digs and three aces. Boromei is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last 16 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Gracie Brooks, who had 13 kills, eight digs, and three aces.
Wilbur Cross' defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-4. As for Foran, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilbur Cross will face off against Sheehan at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Foran, they will take on Hillhouse at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Hillhouse: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Foran has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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