Weld Central is 0-5 against Platte Valley since September of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Rebels will look to defend their home court against the Broncos at 6:30 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Weld Central made easy work of Bennett and carried off a 3-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rebels.
While Weld Central won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 25-17, 25-21.
Meanwhile, Platte Valley got the win against Liberty Common on Thursday by a conclusive 3-0. The victory continues a trend for the Broncos in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won six in a row.
Platte Valley never let Liberty Common on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-16, 25-22.
Weld Central better keep an eye on Addy Grossnickle. She was instrumental in Platte Valley's win, getting 19 digs and three aces. Emery Martinez also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Weld Central's win bumped their record up to 8-13. As for Platte Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's contest: Weld Central has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 5.4 aces per game. However, it's not like Platte Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.1 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Weld Central might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Platte Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
