Volleyball Preview: Malvern Hornets vs. Claymont Mustangs
Malvern is 0-6 against Claymont since September of 2017 but things could change on Saturday. The Malvern Hornets are taking a road trip to take on the Claymont Mustangs at 9:30 a.m. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Last Wednesday, Malvern made easy work of East Canton and carried off a 3-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Malvern.
Malvern walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the second set). The final score came out to 25-17, 25-14, 25-19.
Meanwhile, Claymont had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Sandy Valley on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Mustangs have posted since September 21st.
Claymont walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the first set). The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-19, 25-18.
Among those leading the charge was Kendyl Wallace, who had 11 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Malvern's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-15. As for Claymont, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-14.
Malvern came up short against Claymont in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 2-0. Can Malvern avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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