Volleyball Game Preview: Ishpeming Hematites vs. Westwood Patriots

The Ishpeming Hematites will challenge the Westwood Patriots on Monday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Ishpeming is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since October 17, 2024 on Thursday. They came up short against Hancock, falling 3-0.

Meanwhile, Westwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to Calumet.

Westwood's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15-2. As for Ishpeming, their loss dropped their record down to 16-5-2.

Everything went Ishpeming's way against Westwood when the teams last played last Thursday, as Ishpeming made off with a 3-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hematites since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.