Lauralton Hall extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-8. They lost 3-0 to the Branford Hornets. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Lauralton Hall lost, don't look at Maja Brown. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs and one assist.
As for Branford, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-4. That three set margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Julianne Henkel produced another solid effort getting ten aces and seven digs. She is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in each of the last 21 games she's played dating back to last season. Erin Murphy was another key player, getting 12 digs and four aces.
Lauralton Hall has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Hamden on the 22nd. As for Branford, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against West Haven on the 24th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
