Ledyard's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Plainfield Panthers out 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Colonels as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Ledyard had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-4.
Ledyard's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Plainfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Ledyard will square off against Killingly at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Killingly is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Ledyard will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Plainfield, they will face off against Lyman Memorial at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Plainfield is facing Lyman Memorial at the right time seeing as Lyman Memorial is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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