Records: Syosset 1-0 (1-0). Hicksville 0-1 (0-1).
The Hero: Nick Walsh. Walsh contributed at every position on the court in the 25-18, 25-16, 25 - 22 win. He had a big kill to start a three-point rally late in the second game and found himself serving the final two points of the game moments later. Walsh was instrumental in keeping a nine-point rally alive in the middle of the decisive third game.
The Turning Point: After falling behind early in the first game, the Braves rattled off six consecutive points to tie the game at 15-15. Syosset had regained the momentum and never let up. The Braves would not fall behind by more than a point for the rest of the match.
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Next Game: Tuesday vs. Hempstead at 4:30 p.m.
The Bottom Line: The Braves trailed only once in the third game and were able to withstand a final Hicksville rally to preserve the sweep.
