Volleyball Preview: Derby Panthers vs. Manhattan Indians
Derby is 0-3 against Manhattan since October of 2022 but things could change on Saturday. The Derby Panthers will play host again on Saturday to welcome the Manhattan Indians, where the match is scheduled at 2:00 p.m.
It was a proper cat-fight when Derby faced off against Andover Central on Tuesday. Derby fell just short of Andover Central by a score of 2-1. While the Panthers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Jaguars 25-23 in the first set.
Derby started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-20, 25-22.
Derby's loss came about despite a quality game from Ella Ediger, who had 18 digs. Ediger is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Manhattan entered their tilt with Maize South last Thursday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They had just enough and edged the Mavericks out 2-1.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Manhattan got the one that really mattered. The final score came out to 25-22, 20-25, 25-21.
Dakotah Garcia was the offensive standout of the contest as she had ten digs.
Derby's defeat dropped their record down to 11-23. As for Manhattan, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-15 record this season.
Derby came up short against Manhattan in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 2-0. Will Derby 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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