If Merion Mercy Academy was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Ridley last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Merion Mercy Academy Golden Bears lost 3-0 to the Marple Newtown Fightin' Tigers on Wednesday. The match marked the first time this season in which the Golden Bears were not able to get on the board.
While Merion Mercy Academy was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Marple Newtown's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-21, 25-23.
Marple Newtown found their leader in underclassman Vivian Highland, who had 12 digs and four aces.
Merion Mercy Academy's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Marple Newtown, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Merion Mercy Academy will challenge Strath Haven at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Strath Haven will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Merion Mercy Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Marple Newtown, they will face off against Bayard Rustin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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