GROTON – After dropping three consecutive matches to start the season, Aberdeen Roncalli has started a streak in the opposite direction. The Cavaliers won their third straight match Thursday in a 25-18, 25-20, 25-19 Northeast Conference decision over Groton.

“The girls did a nice job of spreading the play out and making off-system plays into points,” said Roncalli coach Mandy Smid.

The Cavaliers continued to serve the ball aggressively, finishing with eight aces on the night. McKenna O’Keefe led the attack with four aces.

Roncalli also racked up 30 kills in the sweep. Ella Hanson topped the squad with 14 kills, while Ava Hanson contributed nine.

Smid said her team’s communication was also a factor in the contest.

“They talked from behind,” Smid said, “but our aggressiveness set the tone for the game.”

Emma Kutter had six kills to lead a balanced attack for Groton. Aspen Johnson and Sydney Leicht each contributed five.

Roncalli, 3-3 on the season, will face another road test on Tuesday when it takes on Hamlin. The Chargers are undefeated and receiving votes in this week’s Class A poll.

Serving: Aberdeen Roncalli 67-74 8 aces (McKenna O’Keefe 27-29 4 aces, Ella Hanson 6-7 2 aces); Groton 53-58 6 aces (Jaedyn Penning 7-7 2 aces, Sydney Leicht 4-4 1 ace, Jerica Locke 10-11 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Roncalli 89-102 30 kills (E. Hanson 31-35 14 kills, Ava Hanson 17-22 9 kills); Groton 87-106 26 kills (Emma Kutter 17-19 6 kills, Aspen Johnson 15-16 5 kills, Leicht 21-26 5 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Roncalli 102-102 18 assists (Maddie Huber 57-57 13 assists, Faith Danielson 27-27 5 assists); Groton 16 assists (Liz Fliehs 15 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Roncalli 81 (Camryn Bain 23, O’Keefe 18); Groton 61 (Carly Guthmiller 14, Leicht 12, Laila Roberts 10).

Blocks: Aberdeen Roncalli 3 solos 6 assists (A. Hanson 1 solo 1 assist, Jazmine Hart-Crissman 2 assists, Jaidyn Feickert 2 assists); Groton 2 solo 4 assists (Kutter 1 solo 1 assist, Johnson 1 solo 1 assist, Fliehs 1 assist, Lydia Meier 1 assist).

JV Match: Groton 25-20, 25-15.

C Match: Groton 25-11, 25-13.