Volleyball Recap: Danville's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

By Team Reports Oct 1, 2024, 10:26am

Volleyball Recap: Danville Blue Devils vs. Temple Christian Crusaders

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Danville posted their biggest win since September 19, 2023 on Monday. Everything went their way against the Temple Christian Crusaders as the Danville Blue Devils made off with a 3-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Blue Devils as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Danville took every set by at least 11 points. The final score came out to 25-8, 25-13, 25-14.

Danville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brookelynn Carter led the charge by getting five digs, five aces, and three kills. That's the most aces Carter has posted in her last eight matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Erin Crider, who had seven kills, five aces, and a block.

She wasn't the only good server: Danville was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 24 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in ten consecutive games.

Danville's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11. As for Temple Christian, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Danville will take on Cardington-Lincoln at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Danville is out to stop a 12-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Temple Christian, they will face off against Crestline at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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