Volleyball Preview: Cheshire Rams vs. RHAM Raptors
The Cheshire Rams will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the RHAM Raptors, where the match is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
Last Thursday, Cheshire came up short against Bristol Central and fell 3-1. While Cheshire didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Bristol Central 25-22 in the first set.
Cheshire started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-5.
Meanwhile, RHAM came tearing into Monday's contest with 11 straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 3-1.
RHAM was especially dominant in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-6, 25-22, 20-25, 25-18.
RHAM got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sami DeGray out in front who had ten digs and two aces. That's the most aces DeGray has posted in her last eight matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlin Rydel, who had 11 digs.
RHAM was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in nine consecutive games.
Cheshire has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for RHAM, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's contest: Cheshire has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 11.2 aces per game. However, it's not like RHAM struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Cheshire came up short against RHAM in their previous meeting back in October of 2022, falling 3-1. Will Cheshire 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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