Plainfield hadn't done well against Lyman Memorial recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Plainfield Panthers came out on top against the Lyman Memorial Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Plainfield walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the second set). The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-11, 21-25, 25-17.
Shae Valentin was the offensive standout of the match as she had 15 digs.
Plainfield was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in six consecutive matchups.
Plainfield's win bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Lyman Memorial, they dropped their record down to 3-8 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Bacon Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Lyman Memorial, they will challenge Montville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lyman Memorial is facing Montville at the right time seeing as Montville is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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