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WATCH: Needham Boys' Volleyball Heading to State Championship

Friday night, the Rockets beat Westford Academy 3-1 to advance to the state final.

Needham, MA — The Needham Rockets have earned a chance to defend their state title in boys' volleyball.

Friday night, the Rockets beat Westford Academy 3-1 to advance to the state final. They will face Framingham Wednesday night at Concord-Carlisle High School.

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— Needham HS Athletics (@NHSRockets) June 11, 2016

The Rockets were no match for Westford Academy in the early sets, taking the first one 25-15 and the second set 25-17.

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— Needham HS Athletics (@NHSRockets) June 11, 2016

In the third set, Westford went on a 9-6 run to make it a 2-1 match after three sets.

A 25-15 fourth set would lock up a return trip to the state final for the Rockets.

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