Xaverian Varsity Volleyball Loses to Milford 3-0 in Central Division 1 Semifinals

The Milford Boys' Varsity Volleyball team continued its undefeated season Friday, beating Xaverian Brothers in three straight games in the semi-finals of the Central Division 1 tournament.

The first two games were tight: 26 to 24, 25 to 23, and at one point in the second game, Xaverian led by three points. But Milford came back to win, and took the third game, 25 to 18.

Milford will now move to the finals, playing whoever wins the Lincoln-Sudbury vs. Natick match Saturday.

Coached by Linda Zacchilli, the Milford Boys entered the game with an 18-0 record, one of their strongest seasons in years.

Xaverian Brothers High School, in Westwood, is led by Head Coach David Ludwig. The team entered the game 14-4. Ludwig said the team made some errors Friday, and lost a few points, but the 3-0 result didn't really reflect the way the boys played.

"We played our heart out," he said. "They just really played good. We gave them a good match."

Zacchilli said the Milford boys played more aggressively in the third game, with the advantage of being up two. "We were in a better position to be more aggressive."

For Milford, Kane Wittorff and Alex Wasik were the lead scorers. Wittorff, a junior, had 12 kills and 3 blocks. Wasik, a senior, had 11 kills and 6 blocks.

Other players who did well included Sean Varney, a senior, on defense; Tim MacMannis, a junior, who had 4 kills and an ace; and Dan Seaver, a senior, who had 8 kills and 3 blocks, Zacchilli said.