It was a good run, but Groton-Dunstable unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Westford Academy Grey Ghosts by a score of 3-2. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Grey Ghosts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Groton-Dunstable started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 16-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-15, 15-6.
Even though they lost, Groton-Dunstable was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in five consecutive matches.
Groton-Dunstable's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-2. As for Westford Academy, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Groton-Dunstable will face off against Algonquin Regional at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Groton-Dunstable is facing Algonquin Regional at the right time seeing as Algonquin Regional is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Westford Academy, they are on the road again on Monday to play Tewksbury Memorial at 4:00 p.m.
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