Volleyball Preview: Hammond Skyhawks vs. Ben Lippen Falcons
Hammond hasn't had much luck against Ben Lippen recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hammond Skyhawks will stay at home for another game and welcome the Ben Lippen Falcons at 6:15 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Hammond lost 3-0 to Heathwood Hall Episcopal on Tuesday.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-22, 26-24.
Meanwhile, Ben Lippen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to North Central.
Ben Lippen started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. After all that action, the final score was 13-25, 25-15, 25-18, 25-20.
Hammond's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Ben Lippen, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Hammond has serving mastered this season, having averaged 10.2 aces per game. However, it's not like Ben Lippen struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.3. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Hammond came up short against Ben Lippen when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 2-0. Will Hammond have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.
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