Masconomet Regional came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with eight straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Marblehead Magicians. That's more bragging rights for the Chieftains, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Masconomet Regional wouldn't go down easily and took Marblehead into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The final score came out to 23-25, 25-23, 25-13, 19-25, 15-9.
Masconomet Regional got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordan Draper out in front who had three aces and 30 assists. Draper is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 18 or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aimee Quimby, who had 13 digs and six kills.
When it comes to explaining why Marblehead lost, don't look at Megan Parkman. Despite the final result, she had 20 digs.
Masconomet Regional pushed their record up to 10-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Marblehead, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-4.
Masconomet Regional will challenge Peabody Veterans Memorial at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Marblehead, they will square off against Saugus at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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