Volleyball Preview: Klein Bearkats vs. Magnolia Bulldogs
The Klein Bearkats are taking a road trip to challenge the Magnolia Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Klein is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 3-0 to Klein Oak.
Klein was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 27-25, 25-19.
Despite their loss, Klein saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Claire Stewart, who had nine digs and a block, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Magnolia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to Magnolia West.
While Magnolia ultimately came up short, they really made Magnolia West work, particularly in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 26-24, 25-16.
Like Klein, Magnolia lost despite seeing results from several players. Mallie Kitchens led the charge by getting 11 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Kitchens has posted since back in September.
Klein's loss dropped their record down to 16-22. As for Magnolia, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-15.
Klein suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Magnolia in their previous meeting back in September. Can Klein avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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