Volleyball Preview: James F. Byrnes Rebels vs. Boiling Springs Bulldogs
James F. Byrnes has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will head out to take on the Boiling Springs Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Boiling Springs took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on James F. Byrnes, who comes in off a win.
James F. Byrnes and Spartanburg met for a duel on Tuesday where James F. Byrnes prevailed. James F. Byrnes was the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Spartanburg.
James F. Byrnes walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the second set). The final score came out to 25-22, 25-14, 25-22.
Cadence Bennett was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had eight digs.
James F. Byrnes was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in nine consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Boiling Springs came up short against Riverside on Tuesday and fell 3-1.
The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 19-25, 25-13, 25-22.
James F. Byrnes' win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7-1. As for Boiling Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 8-14.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's match: James F. Byrnes has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.1 aces per game. However, it's not like Boiling Springs struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
James F. Byrnes took their victory against Boiling Springs when the teams last played back in September by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for James F. Byrnes 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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