Waterford had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Branford Hornets by a score of 3-1 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Lancers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Waterford was especially dominant in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-15, 23-25, 25-17.
Ava Majeski had a dynamite game for Waterford, getting 25 digs.
Waterford was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September.
Branford's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Julianne Henkel, who had eight kills, seven digs, four aces, and a block. Henkel has been hot for a while, having also posted 14 or more assists the last ten times she's played. Another player making a difference was Riley O'Brien, who had 26 digs.
Waterford's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Branford, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Waterford has already played their next game, a 3-0 victory against Foran on the 18th. As for Branford, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 defeat against Fitch on the 21st.
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