After both having extra time off, the Concord-Carlisle Patriots and the Newton South Lions will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Concord-Carlisle will be strutting in after a win while Newton South will be coming in after a loss.
Last Tuesday, Concord-Carlisle got the win against Waltham by a conclusive 3-0.
A big factor in the win was Concord-Carlisle's feisty defense: they held Waltham to fewer and fewer points set over set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-16, 25-12.
Meanwhile, Newton South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to Lincoln-Sudbury.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-21, 25-14.
The losing side was boosted by Natalie Huang, who had 11 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Concord-Carlisle's record now sits at 5-6. As for Newton South, their record now sits at 7-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's contest: Concord-Carlisle has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.9 aces per game. However, it's not like Newton South struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.6. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Concord-Carlisle came up short against Newton South when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 3-1. Can Concord-Carlisle avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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