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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.
Needham takes the 4th 25-15 and the match 3-1! Rockets move on to defend their State Title! pic.twitter.com/NsLFJ6G4a5
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The Rockets were no match for Westford Academy in the early sets, taking the first one 25-15 and the second set 25-17.
Rockets take set 2 25-17.
1 set away from a return to the title game! pic.twitter.com/EKlO0Mwquh
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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.
Image Credit: Needham Volleyball.
Head over to the Needham Rockets Twitter account for more play by play from the match.
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