If Methuen was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Haverhill on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rangers came up short against the Andover Golden Warriors on Wednesday, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rangers of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Methuen was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Andover work for it, especially in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 27-25, 25-15.
Kathryn Driend
| 09/24/25 vs Andover | 19 |
| 09/22/25 @ Haverhill | 21 |
| 09/19/25 vs Billerica Memorial | 32 |
| 09/17/25 @ Central Catholic | 25 |
| 09/15/25 vs Chelmsford | 32 |
| + 7 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Methuen lost, don't look at Kathryn Driend. Despite the final result, she had six kills, six digs, three blocks, and three aces. Driend is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in each of the last 12 games she's played dating back to last season. Ella Duffy was another key player, getting 12 digs and three assists.
With the defeat, Methuen broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-3. As for Andover, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Methuen and Andover should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Massachusetts Rankings. The Rangers will face off against Sharon at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday with a big rank advantage (43 vs. 187). Meanwhile, Andover (ranked 13th) will meet Lowell (ranked 66th) at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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