Gloucester's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Bethel Bruins 3-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Dukes also won the last time the pair played back in September.
Gloucester never let Bethel on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 26-24, 25-21.
Gloucester's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Grayson Shield led the charge by getting four digs, three aces, and a kill. That's the most aces Shield has posted since back in September. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Blanks, who had seven kills and four aces.
With the victory, Gloucester broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-9. As for Bethel, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gloucester will venture away from home to face off against Phoebus at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gloucester is facing Phoebus at the right time seeing as Phoebus is stuck on a 17-game losing streak. As for Bethel, they will head out to take on Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Heritage is coming into the matchup with four straight wins at home, so Bethel will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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