Easthampton/Hampshire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Belchertown Orioles, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-11, 25-17.
Belchertown got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Vivian Ross out in front who had six digs and four aces. Ross is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in the last 30 games she's played dating back to last season. Layla Liminski was another key player, getting 11 kills, eight digs, and two aces.
Easthampton/Hampshire's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Belchertown, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Easthampton/Hampshire will welcome Turners Falls at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Belchertown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pioneer Valley Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Belchertown is on a three-game streak of home wins, Pioneer Valley Christian a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.
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