Volleyball Preview: Simon Kenton Pioneers vs. Ryle Raiders
Simon Kenton hasn't had much luck against Ryle recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Simon Kenton Pioneers will take on the Ryle Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Simon Kenton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Kentucky's top teams: St. Henry, who was ranked fifth in their home state at the time (Simon Kenton was ranked eighth). Simon Kenton fell 3-1 to St. Henry on Wednesday. It was the first time this season that the Pioneers let down their fans at home.
While Simon Kenton had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 13 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-13, 25-18, 20-25, 25-19.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Ryle's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lexington Catholic.
While Ryle had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 12 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-15.
Simon Kenton's defeat ended a 15-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 18-2. As for Ryle, their loss dropped their record down to 14-3.
Simon Kenton skirted past Ryle 3-2 in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Simon Kenton since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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