Volleyball Preview: Bethlehem Central Eagles vs. Schenectady Patriots
Bethlehem Central is 8-1 against Schenectady since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Bethlehem Central Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Schenectady Patriots at 4:15 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Schenectady is facing Bethlehem Central at the wrong time: Bethlehem Central suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They came up short against the Plainsmen, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered since September 19, 2023.
While Bethlehem Central was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Shenendehowa's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-14, 25-19.
Meanwhile, Schenectady couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 3-0 to Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Thursday. The Patriots' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it 12 in a row dating back to last season.
The match finished with set scores of 25-6, 25-12, 25-11.
Bethlehem Central's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3-1. As for Schenectady, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Bethlehem Central took their victory against Schenectady when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 3-0. Will Bethlehem Central repeat their success, or does Schenectady have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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