Volleyball Game Preview: Berlin Redcoats vs. Middletown Blue Dragons

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 10:56pm

Volleyball Preview: Berlin Redcoats vs. Middletown Blue Dragons

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Berlin is 10-0 against Middletown since October of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Berlin Redcoats will face off against the Middletown Blue Dragons at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Berlin took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They put the hurt on Lewis Mills with a sharp 3-0 victory.

Berlin walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the first set). The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-16, 25-19.

Among those leading the charge was Gianna Barile, who had 18 digs.

Berlin was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last 17 matches.

Meanwhile, Middletown earned a 3-1 victory over Plainville on Monday.

Berlin's record is now 10-6-6. As for Middletown, their record now sits at 4-11.

Berlin took their win against Middletown when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Berlin since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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