Ayer Shirley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Fitchburg Blue Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-14, 25-20.
Colm Fallon paced Ayer Shirley's offense, picking up seven kills. Fallon got some help from Griffon Cotter and his ten assists. Finally, Cotter was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
Ayer Shirley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Fitchburg, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ayer Shirley will challenge Innovation Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fitchburg, they will take on South Lancaster Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Blue Raiders' favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while the Crusaders have been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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