Volleyball Preview: Colonel Crawford Eagles vs. Elgin Comets
The Colonel Crawford Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Elgin Comets at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Colonel Crawford is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Thursday, Colonel Crawford came up short against Wynford and fell 3-1. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Royals 25-16 in the first set.
Colonel Crawford 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 16-25, 25-18, 25-20, 25-15.
Despite the defeat, Colonel Crawford saw an underclassman step up: Sophia Gray had 23 digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Agee, who had nine digs and 15 assists.
Meanwhile, Elgin also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Hardin Northern by a score of 3-1. The Comets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elgin 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 21-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-18.
Despite the loss, Elgin saw an underclassman step up: McKenna Wiseman had ten digs.
Colonel Crawford's defeat dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Elgin, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's matchup: Colonel Crawford has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 5.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Elgin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Colonel Crawford took their win against Elgin in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Colonel Crawford since the team 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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