While Holyoke's victory against Athol wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Purple Knights skirted past the Bears 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Purple Knights have posted since April 2, 2024.
Holyoke was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 26-24, 23-25, 26-24, 16-14.
Holyoke's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Athol, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Coincidentally, Holyoke and Athol will both be playing John J. Duggan Academy the next time they take the court. The Bears will host John J. Duggan Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Purple Knights will head out to face them at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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