Haldane was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Dobbs Ferry Eagles. The Blue Devils were not able to make up for their loss to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in September of 2022.
The final score came out to 25-9, 25-10, 25-10.
Elaina Johanson paced Haldane's offense, picking up two kills. Johanson got some help from Gianna Squillace and her three assists. Finally, Emily McPherson kept Haldane's defense grounded, leading the team with six blocks.
Dobbs Ferry's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Natasha Mansfield, who had 14 aces, five kills, and four digs. Those 14 aces gave Mansfield a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Demitrovic, who had six kills, four aces, and three digs.
Haldane's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Dobbs Ferry, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Coincidentally, Haldane and Dobbs Ferry will both be playing The Leffell School the next time they take the court. The Eagles will host the Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Blue Devils will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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