Published in the November 9, 2016 edition
SENIOR Laura Mucci (15) had 11 assists and three aces during the third seeded volleyball team’s 3-0 victory over 11th seed Ipswich during the Division 3 North quarterfinals Nov. 7. (Bob Turosz File Photo)
LYNNFIELD — The third seeded volleyball team began its quest for a seventh straight Division 3 North Sectional championship with a 3-0 victory over 11th seed Ipswich during the D-3 North quarterfinals Nov. 7.
Lynnfield dominated the first set from start to finish, prevailing 25-12. The Tigers played better during the second set but the Pioneers pulled out a narrow 25-21 win.
The Pioneers dismantled the Tigers 25-9 during the third set, which punched Lynnfield’s ticket to the semifinals.
Senior captain Rebecca Albanese led the Pioneers with 12 digs and two aces. Senior Laura Mucci had 11 assists and three aces. Senior captain Olivia Pascucci and senior Katie Nugent also played well for the locals.
Lynnfield will travel to second seed Lowell Catholic (18-3) on Wednesday, Nov. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. The Pioneers defeated Lowell Catholic in the Division 3 North quarterfinals last year.
If the Pioneers defeat Lowell Catholic, the locals will face either number one seed Academy of Notre Dame (21-0) or fifth seed Shawsheen Tech (16-4) in the Division 3 North finals on Saturday, Nov. 12. The game is scheduled to begin at noon at Wilmington High School, but residents should visit www.miaa.net to make sure the game’s time was not changed.
