Volleyball Preview: Nazareth Area Blue Eagles vs. Liberty Hurricanes
Nazareth Area has won four straight games at home, while Liberty has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Nazareth Area Blue Eagles will welcome the Liberty Hurricanes at 5:30 p.m.
Nazareth Area is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Bethlehem Catholic just ended the team's ten-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 3-0 to the Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blue Eagles have suffered against the Hawks since October 8, 2020.
The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-16, 25-18.
Mallory Garland put forth a good effort for the losing side as she had 15 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Liberty got the win against Easton Area on Wednesday by a conclusive 3-0.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-17, 25-11.
Liberty was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in eight consecutive matches.
Nazareth Area's defeat dropped their record down to 18-8. As for Liberty, their victory bumped their record up to 12-5-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's matchup: Nazareth Area has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.5. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Nazareth Area might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Liberty when the teams last played back in September. Will Nazareth Area have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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