Mayo claimed a 3-1 victory away to Newbridge Cheetahs on Saturday afternoon thus cementing their position at the summit of Division 2. The win takes their tally to an impressive 5 games out of 5 in this their maiden season.

The match begun with Mayo hitting the ground running from the off as they comfortably disposed of their opponents in the opening set 25-13. 

However Newbridge did rise to the challenge in the following set but Mayo managed to weather the storm claiming a narrow 26-24 win in a closely fought second set. 

The Kildare club were not going to down without a fight however as they dug deep  with an array of good hits claiming their first set of the afternoon 25-18.

Nonetheless that set would prove to be their last as Mayo ploughed forward with great resilience in an intense final set winning the fourth 25:21 thus winning the match 3-1.

Mayo's next fixture is away to Santry who also remain unbeaten but have played 2 games less on November 27th at 2:15.

Mayo Volleyball Club players who featured:

Edel Nolan, Louise Daly, Stephanie Allen, Jackie Prendergast, Mikal O'Boyle, Gillian Doherty, Grainne McNeive

Mayo Volleyball Club train in Barnacarol Community centre every Wednesday at 6:30 and St. Louis Community school Kiltimagh Fridays at 6:30 and new members are very welcome.

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