If Methuen was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Arlington last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Methuen Rangers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Haverhill Hillies on Monday. The Rangers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hillies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-27, 25-17, 25-16.
When it comes to explaining why Methuen lost, don't look at Michelle Baez. Despite the final result, she had 23 digs and five aces. That's the most aces Baez has posted since back in September. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Duffy, who had 14 digs, five kills, and two aces.
Even though they lost, Methuen kept the net locked down and finished the game with 17 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Haverhill found their leader in underclassman Callan Goncalves, who had 25 digs.
Methuen's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Haverhill, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Methuen will challenge Notre Dame Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Haverhill, they will square off against North Andover at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Haverhill is facing North Andover at the right time seeing as North Andover is stuck on a 15-game losing streak.
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