Volleyball Preview: Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks vs. LEAD Academy Panthers
Merrol Hyde Magnet has gone 6-0 against LEAD Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 5:30 p.m. Merrol Hyde Magnet is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Last Wednesday, Merrol Hyde Magnet came up short against Liberty Creek and fell 3-1. While the Hawks didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Wolves 25-19 in the first period.
Merrol Hyde Magnet started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-20.
The losing side was boosted by Avery Morris, who had 12 digs.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for LEAD Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They walked away with a 3-1 win over Independence Academy two weeks ago.
LEAD Academy was especially dominant in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-17, 17-25, 25-19.
Merrol Hyde Magnet now has a losing record at 12-13. As for LEAD Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Merrol Hyde Magnet took their win against LEAD Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Merrol Hyde Magnet since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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