Volleyball Preview: Avon Pirates vs. Burke Cougars
Avon is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Burke is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Avon Pirates will square off against the Burke Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Avon and Gayville-Volin met for a duel on Saturday where Avon had to take the L. Avon took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Gayville-Volin.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-14.
Despite the defeat, Avon saw an underclassman step up: Jordyn Voigt had 12 digs. Voigt is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Burke earned a 2-0 win over Gayville-Volin on Saturday.
Burke didn't let Gayville-Volin take a single set, but it sure wasn't easy: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-22.
Burke's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyrie Matucha, who had ten digs.
Avon's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Burke, their win bumped their record up to 22-1.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's game: Avon has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 4.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Burke struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.3. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Avon came up short against Burke when the teams last played on Saturday, falling 2-0. Will Avon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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