New Canaan took a three-set loss the last time they faced off against Warde, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rams had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 3-2. While the Rams didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
New Canaan wouldn't go down easily and took Warde into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-18, 26-28, 25-23, 15-13.
Mia Lockyer
| 09/25/25 vs Warde | 26 |
| 09/20/25 @ Ludlowe | 11 |
| 09/18/25 @ Norwalk | 11 |
| 09/16/25 vs Staples | 5 |
| 09/12/25 vs Masuk | 12 |
| + 3 more games |
Mia Lockyer went supernova, getting 26 digs and two aces. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 10.5 digs per game. Claire Jan also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
They weren't the only good servers: New Canaan was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 19 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
New Canaan pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Warde, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-1.
New Canaan wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Greenwich on the 27th. As for Warde, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Westhill on the 27th.
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