Summit was the 2-0 winner over Cranford when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Hilltoppers fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. Hilltoppers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Cougars since Thursday.
Summit started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The final score came out to 22-25, 25-17, 25-12.
Mackenna Welsh paced Summit's offense, picking up nine kills. Welsh got some help from Nadia Moghal and her 24 assists. Welsh was also solid from the service line: she led the team with five aces.
Summit's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Cranford, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Summit will challenge New Providence at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cranford, they will square off against Millburn at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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