Volleyball Preview: Hampton Roads Academy Navigators vs. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints
Hampton Roads Academy is 0-10 against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy since October of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Hampton Roads Academy Navigators will face off against the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints at 6:30 p.m.
Hampton Roads Academy is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Cape Henry Collegiate, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Navigators have suffered against the Dolphins since October 31, 2017.
While Hampton Roads Academy was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Cape Henry Collegiate's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-19, 27-25.
Meanwhile, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy came tearing into Tuesday's contest with five straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Mighty Oaks 3-0.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy never let Norfolk Collegiate on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-22, 25-19.
Hampton Roads Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's game: Hampton Roads Academy has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.7 aces per game. However, it's not like Nansemond-Suffolk Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 13.4. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Hampton Roads Academy might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Nansemond-Suffolk Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Hampton Roads Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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