By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Tuesday, November 12, the Needham girls’ varsity volleyball team put up a determined fight in a tough playoff match against Newton North. Despite their efforts and strong teamwork, Needham fell short, with a score of 0-3. Newton North took the win in three close sets, 25-19, 25-19, and 25-18.
Though the result wasn’t in their favor, Needham’s players demonstrated resilience and spirit throughout the match, showcasing their hard work and commitment this season.
The girls’ showed their gratitude for making it this far in the playoffs when they took to social media to share this: “So much to be proud of this season, capped off by an incredible playoff run.”
The girls went on to share their appreciation for the seven seniors who played on their team, including Cici Skala, Emma Nofi, Kelsey Pitman, Lisa O’Leary, Alex Sykora, Ella Rosenbaum, and Mary Carr, as they “led this season with poise, character, and above all, a true sense of fun and positivity all season long.” Their leadership led the way for the underclassmen on the team to the playoffs this year and instilled hope in these girls to have another season of success next year.
The girls’ sent their congratulations to Newton North and Brookline who advanced to the State Finals.
