Volleyball Game Preview: St. Augustine Saints vs. Del Norte Nighthawks

The St. Augustine Saints will take on the Del Norte Nighthawks at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Augustine is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.

St. Augustine is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over Bonita Vista.

Meanwhile, Del Norte narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Eastlake 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Nighthawks have posted against the Titans since February 28, 2023.

The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Del Norte who won the one that mattered. The final score came out to 25-21, 23-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-12.

St. Augustine better keep an eye on Nathan Turman. He was instrumental in Del Norte's win, getting 12 digs and three aces. Those 12 digs gave Turman a new career-high.

Del Norte was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in seven consecutive contests.

St. Augustine pushed their record up to 19-11 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Del Norte, their victory bumped their record up to 21-18.

St. Augustine came up short against Del Norte in their previous matchup back in March, falling 2-0. Will the Saints 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.