Volleyball Game Preview: Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors vs. Mishawaka Marian Knights

After both having extra time off, the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors and the Mishawaka Marian Knights will shake off the rust and duke it out at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hammond Bishop Noll will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.

Hammond Bishop Noll is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. Everything went their way against Highland as they made off with a 3-0 win.

Hammond Bishop Noll's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Joselyn Calleros, who had 15 digs and three aces, and Tessa Zubeck, who had 20 assists and ten digs. What's more, Calleros posted five assists, the most she's had since back in August.

Meanwhile, Mishawaka Marian earned a 3-1 victory over New Prairie on Saturday.

Mishawaka Marian's win bumped their record up to 23-11. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, their victory bumped their record up to 22-13.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's match: Hammond Bishop Noll has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.9 aces per game. However, it's not like Mishawaka Marian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.8 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Hammond Bishop Noll beat Mishawaka Marian 2-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Do the Warriors have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Knights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.