Volleyball Game Preview: Toms River North Mariners vs. Holmdel Hornets

The Toms River North Mariners are taking a road trip to challenge the Holmdel Hornets at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Toms River North is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.

On Thursday, Toms River North earned a 2-0 victory over Middletown North.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Holmdel, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top against Wall Township by a score of 2-0 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Crimson Knights: they've now won four in a row.

Toms River North's record now sits at 4-14-1. As for Holmdel, they pushed their record up to 17-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.

Toms River North came up short against Holmdel in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 2-0. Can the Mariners avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.