After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Medfield, Holliston was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Dedham Marauders. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Holliston's got stronger as the match went on, holding Dedham to fewer and fewer points set over set. The final score came out to 25-16, 25-15, 25-10.
Despite the loss, Dedham had strong showings from Lyda Jackson, who had seven blocks and four kills, and Meryl McCormick, who had five digs, four kills, and two blocks. Those seven blocks gave Jackson a new career-high.
Holliston pushed their record up to 7-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Dedham, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holliston will host Westwood at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Westwood will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Holliston surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dedham, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hopkinton at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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