Lynnfield had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the North Reading Hornets 3-2. The Pioneers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Hornets, too.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Lynnfield got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 14-25, 26-24, 23-25, 15-9.
Lynnfield can attribute much of their success to Kim Staffier, who had 14 digs and two aces. Staffier is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Lynnfield was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in 30 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Lynnfield's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for North Reading, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Lynnfield will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Ipswich at 5:15 p.m. Ipswich will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Lynnfield surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Reading, they will head out to take on Essex Tech at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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