Volleyball Preview: Willow Lions vs. Benjamin Franklin Falcons
Willow hasn't had much luck against Benjamin Franklin recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Willow Lions will be staying on the road to face off against the Benjamin Franklin Falcons at 5:30 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Monday.
Willow is headed into the game having just posted their biggest win since October 24, 2023 on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Carver Collegiate Academy.
While Willow might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Carver Collegiate Academy scored at least 16 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-9, 25-16, 25-14.
Willow found their leader in underclassman Chloe West, who had six digs and three aces. Those three aces gave West a new career-high.
Willow couldn't miss and finished the game having scored on 52.3% of their attack attempts. That's the best hitting percentage they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin came tearing into Wednesday's contest with four straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 3-0 victory.
The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Benjamin Franklin was: they took every set by at least 15 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-7, 25-10.
Lilly Mayes was the offensive standout of the match as she had six digs and two aces.
Willow's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. As for Benjamin Franklin, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's matchup: Willow hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 4.9 blocks per game. It's a different story for Benjamin Franklin, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Given Willow's sizable advantage in that area, Benjamin Franklin will need to find a way to close that gap.
Willow suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Benjamin Franklin in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Can Willow avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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