Volleyball Game Preview: Patrick Henry Patriots vs. La Jolla Vikings + How To Watch

The Patrick Henry Patriots will head out on the road to challenge the La Jolla Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Patrick Henry is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.

Patrick Henry had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Lincoln on Tuesday. The Patriots put the hurt on the Hornets with a sharp 3-0 victory. The Patriots not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since September 5th (when they won 3-0).

Patrick Henry's got stronger as the match went on, holding Lincoln to fewer and fewer points set over set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-17, 25-14.

Patrick Henry's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ashlynn Kirchoff led the charge by getting 12 digs. Joee Verdin also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.

Patrick Henry was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in six consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, La Jolla lost 3-0 to Point Loma on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Pointers: they've now lost three in a row.

While La Jolla was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. The final score came out to 25-17, 28-26, 25-19.

La Jolla's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 9-11. As for Patrick Henry, their record now sits at 17-11.

Patrick Henry might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from La Jolla in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.