Darien had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Staples Wreckers 3-0 on Friday. The win was familiar territory for the Blue Wave who have now won four matchups in a row.
Darien was especially dominant in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-10, 25-19.
Their offense was headlined by
Brooke Leone and
Marin Black, who picked up nine kills apiece. They got some help from
Savannah Leone and her 27 assists. Finally,
Katelyn Erdlen kept Darien's defense grounded, leading the team with five blocks.
Darien's victory was their 23rd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-2. As for Staples, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Darien will take on Trumbull at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Trumbull will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Darien surely won't give up without a fight. Staples does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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