Newton South is 0-3 against Franklin since November of 2023 but things could change on Wednesday. The Lions will face off against the Panthers at 7:15 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Newton South comes in on three and Franklin on 16.
Newton South is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 3-1 win over Brookline. The game was the first time the Lions have beaten the Warriors on their court since September 14, 2023.
Meanwhile, Franklin faced Andover in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Sunday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Golden Warriors.
While Franklin won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-22, 25-8.
Newton South better keep an eye on Emma Cunningham. She was instrumental in Franklin's win, getting eight digs and four aces. That's the most aces Cunningham has posted since back in September.
Franklin was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces every time they've taken the court this season.
Newton South's record is now 14-7. As for Franklin, their record now sits at 21-2.
Newton South might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Franklin when the teams last played back in September. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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