Volleyball Preview: Mayde Creek Rams vs. Seven Lakes Spartans
Mayde Creek hasn't had much luck against Seven Lakes recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Mayde Creek Rams will host the Seven Lakes Spartans at 5:30 p.m. Seven Lakes took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Mayde Creek, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Mayde Creek finally turned things around against Morton Ranch on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Mavericks. That looming 3-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rams yet this season.
The final score came out to 25-16, 25-22, 26-24.
Meanwhile, Seven Lakes entered their game against Tompkins on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Seven Lakes fell 3-1 to Tompkins. It was the first time this season that the Spartans let down their fans at home.
While Seven Lakes had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-21, 16-25, 25-21.
Despite the defeat, Seven Lakes got top-tier performance from Megan Chapman, who had 25 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Chapman now had ten or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Mayde Creek's win bumped their record up to 8-19. As for Seven Lakes, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 21-8.
Mayde Creek might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Seven Lakes in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Mayde Creek avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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