In the season debut for both teams, Italy proved its mettle when they overcame a crushing second set pounding, to trim Blooming Grove, 3-2, in a high drama, five-match battle. Going toe-for-toe under the Coliseum Dome, the BG Lions won the second, 25-9, before the hosts eventually regrouped to claim the rubber-match, 15-11 fifth to begin the new season.
“We had to really fight back to take the lead…
