Methuen took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Chelmsford, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rangers won by a set and slipped past the Lions 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rangers have posted since May 1, 2024.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Methuen who won the one that mattered. The final score came out to 25-18, 23-25, 28-26, 22-25, 15-12.
Shawn LaDuke
| 05/02/25 vs Chelmsford | 47 |
| 04/30/25 vs Andover | 36 |
| 04/28/25 @ Lowell | 47 |
| 04/24/25 vs Lincoln-Sudbury | 43 |
| 04/17/25 vs Boston College High | 48 |
| + 14 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Methuen to victory, but perhaps none more so than Shawn LaDuke, who had 18 digs, two aces, and one block. LaDuke is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as he's now posted 18 or more in each of the last 19 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Lucas Giard, who had 22 kills, eight blocks, and seven digs.
Chelmsford's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Jayden Som and Ryan Heng. Som had 29 assists and seven digs, while Heng had 12 digs and two aces.
Methuen pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Chelmsford, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-3.
Coincidentally, Methuen and Chelmsford will both be playing North Andover the next time they take the court. The Lions will host the Scarlet Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Rangers will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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