Volleyball Preview: Rockport-Fulton Pirates vs. Jones Trojans
Rockport-Fulton is 9-1 against Jones since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Rockport-Fulton Pirates have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Jones Trojans at 6:00 p.m.
Rockport-Fulton lost 3-0 to Calallen on Tuesday.
The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-13, 25-9.
Meanwhile, Jones entered their tilt with Non Varsity Opponent on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Non Varsity Opponent.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Jones took every set by at least 12 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-13, 25-4.
Jones was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. They are a perfect 7-0 when they serve at least ten aces.
Rockport-Fulton has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season. As for Jones, their win bumped their record up to 26-2.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Rockport-Fulton has really dialed in their serving game this season, having averaged 6.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Jones struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Rockport-Fulton suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Jones in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Rockport-Fulton 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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