Volleyball Preview: Eldon Mustangs vs. Helias Crusaders
Eldon is 0-5 against Helias since October of 2014 but things could change on Monday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Eldon is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hickman.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Hickman scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 24-26, 25-17, 25-18.
Meanwhile, Helias unfortunately witnessed the end of their 14-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 3-0 to Jefferson City. Considering the last time the Crusaders couldn't score was back in September, the team can't take the result too hard.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-12, 25-12.
Despite their defeat, Helias saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sophie Verslues, who had 11 digs, was perhaps the best of all.
Eldon's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-10-1. As for Helias, their defeat dropped their record down to 26-6-1.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's contest: Eldon has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8 aces per game. However, it's not like Helias struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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