Volleyball Game Preview: Lakeland Christian Academy Cougars vs. Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles

Lakeland Christian Academy is 0-9 against Elkhart Christian Academy since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Cougars are taking a road trip to face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m.

It was a proper cat-fight when Lakeland Christian Academy took on Bremen on Monday. The Cougars lost 3-0 to the Lions.

The final score came out to 25-13, 25-13, 25-16.

Meanwhile, Elkhart Christian Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Culver Community on Tuesday, taking the game 3-1.

Elkhart Christian Academy walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the fourth set). The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 20-25, 25-19, 25-12.

Elkhart Christian Academy's victory ended a three-match drought on the road and puts them at 14-11. As for Lakeland Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Lakeland Christian Academy has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 5.6 aces per game. However, it's not like Elkhart Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.1 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Lakeland Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Elkhart Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.