Volleyball Game Preview: New Albany Bulldogs vs. Floyd Central Highlanders

New Albany is 0-10 against Floyd Central since September of 2020 but things could change on Saturday. The Bulldogs will face off against the Highlanders at 12:30 p.m. Floyd Central took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on New Albany, who comes in off a win.

New Albany is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Jeffersonville with a sharp 3-0 victory.

Meanwhile, Floyd Central didn't have quite enough to beat Carmel on Saturday and fell 2-1.

In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Floyd Central sadly wound up on the wrong side. The final score came out to 25-23, 16-25, 15-12.

New Albany will have to contain Ava Casteel as she made an impact in Floyd Central's last game. She had ten digs.

Floyd Central's loss dropped their record down to 23-7. As for New Albany, their win bumped their record up to 21-10.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's contest: New Albany has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6.6 aces per game. However, it's not like Floyd Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.7 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.