Branford won the last time they faced Lyman Hall, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Branford Hornets were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Lyman Hall Trojans. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
While Branford won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-21, 25-22.
Julianne Henkel was her usual excellent self, getting 12 digs, three kills, two aces, and a block. She is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Sophie Santos was another key player, getting 15 digs and eight kills.
Branford's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Lyman Hall, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Branford will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Hamden at 5:30 p.m. As for Lyman Hall, they will head out to challenge Career Magnet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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