Beverly took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Ipswich, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Tigers 3-2. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their three-match losing streak.
Beverly took Ipswich into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The final score came out to 25-13, 24-26, 23-25, 25-22, 15-12.
Althea Pisani-Gross
| 10/14/25 vs Ipswich | 14 |
| 09/15/25 vs Masconomet Regional | 11 |
| 10/14/24 @ Hamilton-Wenham Regional | 9 |
| 09/08/25 @ Saugus | 8 |
| 10/09/24 vs Masconomet Regional | 7 |
Althea Pisani-Gross had a dynamite game, getting 14 digs and eight aces. Those 14 digs gave her a new career-high.
Pisani-Gross wasn't the only good servers: Beverly was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 21 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in five consecutive matchups.
Beverly's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Ipswich, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Beverly wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against Marblehead on the 15th. As for Ipswich, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Newburyport on the 16th.
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