After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Strath Haven, Marple Newtown was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Merion Mercy Academy Golden Bears with a sharp 3-0 victory.
Marple Newtown never let Merion Mercy Academy on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-21, 25-23.
Marple Newtown found their leader in underclassman Vivian Highland, who had 12 digs and four aces.
Marple Newtown's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-9. As for Merion Mercy Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marple Newtown will venture away from home to challenge Bayard Rustin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Merion Mercy Academy, they will head out to face off against Strath Haven at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Strath Haven will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Merion Mercy Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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