Algonquin Regional was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Wachusett Regional Mountaineers. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mountaineers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
While Algonquin Regional had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 20 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-21, 25-20.
Tessa Novello paced Algonquin Regional's offense, picking up seven kills. Novello got some help from CarolAnn Smith and her 12 assists. Claire Wallace controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Wachusett Regional was led to victory by Julia Vettese and Ari Catalfamo. Vettese had ten digs and nine aces, while Catalfamo had 16 digs and four assists. Those 16 digs gave Catalfamo a new career-high.
Algonquin Regional's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Wachusett Regional, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Algonquin Regional wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Shrewsbury on the 18th. As for Wachusett Regional, they will welcome Millbury at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
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