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WATCH: Needham Boys' Volleyball Wins Third Straight South Title

The Rockets will face the winner of the North Sectional.

NEEDHAM, MA — It's another trophy for the collection at Needham High School.

The top-ranked boys' volleyball team won their third straight South championship Wednesday night, beating No. 2 Newton 3-1. The Rockets will face the winner of the North final between Andover and Wayland, with the winner of that match earning a trip to the state championship.

After a comfortable 25-16 win in the first set, Newton South kept things close in the second set, with the score going back and forth until the Rockets took the set with a score of 25-23.

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The Lions of Newton South took the third set and were within one at 13-12 in the fourth set. Needham, however, went on an 8-3 run and won the final set 25-21.

Below are highlights from the match:

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