New Haven waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Center Line Panthers. That three set margin sets a new team best for the Rockets this season.
New Haven never let Center Line on the board, but things got pretty close in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 26-24, 25-15.
Leading New Haven to victory were Gabby Goetz and Aleksa Sanchez. Goetz had 11 digs, three aces, and a kill, while Sanchez had three digs and 11 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Goetz now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
New Haven was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.
New Haven now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Center Line, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
After both having extra time off, New Haven and Sterling Heights will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sterling Heights will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something New Haven surely won't give up without a fight. As for Center Line, they are taking a road trip to square off against Mott at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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