Volleyball Preview: Vanlue Wildcats vs. Arcadia Redskins
Vanlue and Arcadia are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2018, but not for long. The Vanlue Wildcats will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the Arcadia Redskins at 5:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Saturday, Vanlue came up short against Hardin Northern and fell 2-0.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-17.
Meanwhile, Arcadia also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Ada by a score of 3-1. The Redskins have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Arcadia started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-14.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Elyse Boes, who had 14 digs.
Vanlue has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for Arcadia, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-17.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Wednesday's match: Vanlue has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Arcadia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Vanlue took their win against Arcadia in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Vanlue 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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