Olentangy is 8-2 against Hilliard Darby since October of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Braves will square off against the Panthers at 6:45 p.m. Olentangy will be strutting in after a victory while Hilliard Darby will be coming in after a loss.
Olentangy took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Marysville 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Braves as it spelled an end to their four-match losing streak.
Olentangy took Marysville into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. The final score came out to 25-22, 27-25, 20-25, 23-25, 15-11.
Maya Soungpradith
| 09/30/25 vs Marysville | 28 |
| 09/25/25 @ Thomas Worthington | 32 |
| 09/23/25 vs Olentangy Berlin | 12 |
| 09/18/25 @ Dublin Jerome | 12 |
| 09/16/25 vs Hilliard Darby | 16 |
| + 4 more games |
Olentangy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maya Soungpradith, who had 28 digs and one assist. Soungpradith is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in each of the last nine games she's played. Sophia Segelhorst was another key player, getting 19 digs and three aces.
Meanwhile, Hilliard Darby came up short against Dublin Jerome on Tuesday and fell 3-1.
The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 23-25, 25-23, 25-14.
Hilliard Darby has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for Olentangy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's match: Olentangy has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.6 aces per game. However, it's not like Hilliard Darby struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Olentangy couldn't quite get it done against Hilliard Darby in their previous matchup back in September as they fell 3-1. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Panthers' Lila Handrahan, who had 18 digs and three aces. Now that the Braves know the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
