Volleyball Preview: Hillsboro Burros vs. Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Patriots
Hillsboro hasn't had much luck against Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hillsboro Burros will look to defend their home court against the Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Hillsboro is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of North Dakota's top teams: Grafton, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Hillsboro was ranked 20th). Hillsboro lost 3-0 to Grafton on Friday. The Burros' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-15, 25-21.
Meanwhile, after a string of 11 wins, Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They came up short against Thompson, falling 3-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Patriots were not able to get on the board.
Hillsboro's loss dropped their record down to 20-6-3. As for Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.
Hillsboro suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Hillsboro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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