On Monday, Souhegan faced Somersworth in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Souhegan Sabers fell 3-1 to the Somersworth Toppers. The Sabers have struggled against the Toppers recently, as their game on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Souhegan started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-12, 25-13, 25-21.
Among those leading the charge was Katelyn Whiteman, who had nine digs.
Souhegan's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-4. As for Somersworth, they pushed their record up to 16-0 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Souhegan will square off against Milford at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Milford will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Souhegan surely won't give up without a fight. As for Somersworth, they will challenge Prospect Mountain at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Somersworth is facing Prospect Mountain at the right time seeing as Prospect Mountain is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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