Shelton High lost to Joel Barlow, 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-17, on Friday.
David Niski had 11 kills and 15 digs for coach LeAnne Bianchine’s Gaels (5-9).
Jordan Peck had four kills, an ace, and blocked a shot.
Leading Barlow (15-2) were Logan Paradise (9 digs, 9 kills) and Tommy Lucido (5 kills, 4 blocks).