Chelmsford typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Masconomet Regional proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Chelmsford Lions. This was payback for the Chieftains, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
One reason for the win was Masconomet Regional's just kept getting better, winning each set by more points than the last. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 25-23, 25-17.
Masconomet Regional got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordan Draper out in front who had eight digs, three kills, and 39 assists. Draper is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last 17 games she's played dating back to last season. Jessica Bonaiuto was another key player, getting 16 digs, five kills, and four aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Masconomet Regional was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chelmsford only served nine.
Despite the loss, Chelmsford still got an impressive performance from Tiffany Vu, who had 21 digs and five aces. That's the most aces Vu has posted in her last eight matches.
Masconomet Regional's victory bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Chelmsford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-5 record this season.
Masconomet Regional will head out to face off against Newburyport at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Newburyport will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Masconomet Regional surely won't give up without a fight. Chelmsford has already played their next contest, a 3-2 victory against Central Catholic on the 18th.
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