Volleyball Preview: Crane Pirates vs. Spokane Owls
The Crane Pirates will square off against the Spokane Owls at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crane is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Crane lost 3-0 to Galena on Thursday.
Crane was the model of consistency in the loss, scoring 13 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-13, 25-13.
Meanwhile, Spokane earned a 2-0 win over New Covenant Academy on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Owls.
The 2-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Spokane was: they took both sets by at least ten points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-15.
Crane's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Spokane, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-8-4 record this season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's match: Crane has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 7.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Spokane struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Crane came up short against Spokane when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 2-0. Will Crane have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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