Volleyball Game Preview: Hillcrest Hawks vs. Lane Knights

The Hillcrest Hawks will head out to challenge the Lane Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Monday, Hillcrest earned a 2-0 victory over Beach Channel. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Dolphins: they've now won three in a row.

Meanwhile, Lane was able to grind out a solid victory over John Adams on Tuesday, taking the game 2-0.

Lane's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.

Hillcrest skirted past Lane 2-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hillcrest since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.