Volleyball Game Preview: Maranatha Christian Eagles vs. Santa Fe Christian Eagles

Maranatha Christian is 1-9 against Santa Fe Christian since October of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Maranatha Christian will look to defend their home court against Santa Fe Christian at 6:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Maranatha Christian lost 3-0 to Bishop's on Tuesday.

Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-11, 25-10.

Meanwhile, Santa Fe Christian came up short against La Jolla Country Day on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Eagles have struggled against the Torreys recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-15, 25-15.

Maranatha Christian's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Santa Fe Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-11.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's match: Maranatha Christian has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.5 aces per game. However, it's not like Santa Fe Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Maranatha Christian suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Santa Fe Christian when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Maranatha Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.