Volleyball Game Preview: Ayer Shirley Panthers vs. Advanced Math & Science Academy Eagles

Ayer Shirley hasn't had much luck against Advanced Math & Science Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will challenge the Eagles at 4:45 p.m. Advanced Math & Science Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Ayer Shirley, who comes in off a win.

While Ayer Shirley's victory against Marlborough wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Ayer Shirley sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Marlborough on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Ayer Shirley has posted since October 10, 2024.

Meanwhile, Advanced Math & Science Academy came up short against Millbury on Wednesday and fell 3-1. The Eagles have struggled against the Woolies recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-23, 21-25, 25-21.

Advanced Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Ayer Shirley, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3-1 record this season.

Ayer Shirley suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Advanced Math & Science Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2019. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.