It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Northfield had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Richfield Spartans as they made off with a 3-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Raiders.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-17, 25-12.
Despite the defeat, Richfield saw an underclassman step up: Olivia Whittaker had nine digs and two aces. That's the most aces Whittaker has posted in her last 11 matchups.
Northfield pushed their record up to 21-8 with the victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Richfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-14-1 record this season.
Northfield's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Benilde-St. Margaret's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Benilde-St. Margaret's has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Richfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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