Volleyball Game Preview: Stratton Eagles vs. Plateau Valley Cowboys

The Stratton Eagles will square off against the Plateau Valley Cowboys at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Stratton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over Otis. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Eagles have posted against the Bulldogs since November 6, 2021.

The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-10, 25-16.

Meanwhile, Plateau Valley had already won 11 in a row and they went ahead and made it 12 on Saturday. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 3-1.

While Plateau Valley might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Eads scored at least 20 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 25-22.

Stratton's victory bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Plateau Valley, their win bumped their record up to 22-1.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's matchup: Stratton has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 7.6 aces per game. However, it's not like Plateau Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.8 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.