Volleyball Preview: Gaston Bulldogs vs. Sand Rock Wildcats
Gaston is 0-10 against Sand Rock since October of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Gaston Bulldogs have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Sand Rock Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Gaston lost 3-0 to Pleasant Valley on Tuesday.
While Gaston was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Pleasant Valley's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-6, 25-8, 25-11.
Meanwhile, Sand Rock was not able to break out of their rough patch last Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to Pleasant Valley. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since August 29th.
While Sand Rock was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Pleasant Valley's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-11, 25-22.
The losing side was boosted by Molly Grace Lay, who had 18 digs.
Gaston's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Sand Rock, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-17.
Gaston might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Sand Rock in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Gaston, Chloe Stephens (who had 13 digs and five aces) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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