Woodland Regional kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against the Darien Blue Wave, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-9, 25-14.
Woodland Regional's offense was headlined by Hannah Mishler and Ayla DeCrescenzo, who picked up three kills apiece. Mishler really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with seven. She was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Darien's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marlene Davis led the charge by getting 15 digs and three aces. What's more, Davis posted two kills, the most she's had since back in October of 2024. Cassie Arevalo was another key player, getting eight aces.
Woodland Regional has already played their next matchup, a 3-2 win against Waterbury Career Academy on the 4th. As for Darien, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory against Newtown on the 4th.
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