Volleyball Game Preview: Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks vs. Morgan Park Academy Warriors

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is 0-9 against Morgan Park Academy since April of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park hadn't beaten Our Lady of Tepeyac on the road since October 24, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Hawks came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 2-0.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park never let Our Lady of Tepeyac on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. The final score came out to 25-17, 28-26.

Meanwhile, Morgan Park Academy waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They came within a single set of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Colonels.

The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Morgan Park Academy who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 15-25, 25-18.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park better keep an eye on Isabella Almanza. She was instrumental in Morgan Park Academy's win, getting 20 digs and two aces. Those 20 digs gave Almanza a new career-high.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's win bumped their record up to 4-13. As for Morgan Park Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-2.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park couldn't quite get it done against Morgan Park Academy in their previous matchup back in September as they fell 2-0. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.