Volleyball Game Preview: Meigs Marauders vs. Vinton County Vikings

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 5:18am

Volleyball Preview: Meigs Marauders vs. Vinton County Vikings

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Meigs is 1-9 against Vinton County since September of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Meigs Marauders are on the road again to play the Vinton County Vikings at 6:00 p.m.

Meigs lost 3-0 to Athens on Thursday.

The match finished with set scores of 25-7, 25-16, 25-12.

Despite the loss, Meigs saw an underclassman step up: Marlee Laudermilt had ten digs. Laudermilt is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last ten games she's played.

Meanwhile, Vinton County waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Raiders 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Vikings have posted since September 17th.

Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Vinton County took every set by at least 11 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-8, 25-14.

Vinton County found their leader in underclassman Shyann Holcomb, who had seven digs and five aces. Those five aces set a new season-high mark for Holcomb.

Vinton County was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August.

Meigs' defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Vinton County, the victory got them back to even at 10-10.

Meigs might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Vinton County in their previous matchup back in September. Can Meigs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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