It was fun while it lasted, but Longmeadow's undefeated season came to an end after 22 games on Saturday. They fell 3-1 to the Oliver Ames Tigers. The contest marked the Lancers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Oliver Ames scored at least 19 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20.
When it comes to explaining why Longmeadow lost, don't look at Tess Tonsing. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs and seven aces. Those seven aces gave Tonsing a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Longmeadow was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oliver Ames only served 11.
Having lost for the first time this season, Longmeadow fell to 22-1. As for Oliver Ames, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-3 record this season.
Longmeadow does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Oliver Ames, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Billerica Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Billerica Memorial will roll in looking for their 24th straight victory, something Oliver Ames surely won't give up without a fight.
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