Volleyball Preview: Salem Witches vs. Masconomet Regional Chieftains
Salem is 0-4 against Masconomet Regional since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Salem Witches will square off against the Masconomet Regional Chieftains at 5:00 p.m. Masconomet Regional took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Salem, who comes in off a win.
Salem took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Salem Academy Charter. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Witches as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-9, 25-19.
Salem was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Masconomet Regional came up short against Newburyport on Monday, falling 3-0.
Masconomet Regional was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-11, 25-16.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Alba Vranari, who had 13 digs and a kill.
Salem's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. As for Masconomet Regional, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-4 record this season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Salem has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 10.4 aces per game. However, it's not like Masconomet Regional struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.4. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Salem suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Masconomet Regional in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Salem have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.
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