Stratford proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by three) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a set and slipped past the Bunnell Bulldogs 3-2. That's more bragging rights for the Red Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Stratford took Bunnell into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 19-25, 21-25, 25-21, 16-14.
Sophie DeLise
| 09/12/25 @ Bunnell | 15 |
| 09/11/25 @ Bassick | 10 |
| 10/21/24 vs New Milford | 8 |
| 10/19/24 vs Bethel | 8 |
| 10/17/24 vs Immaculate | 21 |
Leading Stratford to victory were Hailey Powell and Sophie DeLise. Powell had 25 digs, while DeLise had 15 digs and two aces. That's the most digs DeLise has posted since back in October of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Iodice, who had 12 digs.
Despite the loss, Bunnell still got an impressive performance from Isla Arnold, who had four aces and two blocks.
Stratford now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Bunnell, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Stratford is set to take on their familiar foe Bethel at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The game will give the Red Devils their first taste of in-conference action this season. Meanwhile, Bunnell will challenge rival Masuk at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. This will also be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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