Volleyball Game Preview: Kankakee Kays vs. Rich Township Raptors

Kankakee is 0-3 against Rich Township since April of 2024 but things could change on Thursday. The Kays will host the Raptors at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Tuesday, Kankakee earned a 2-0 win over Thornridge. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Kays.

The final score came out to 25-21, 25-17.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Rich Township, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top against Crete-Monee by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Raptors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Rich Township took both sets by at least 11 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-14.

Rich Township pushed their record up to 7-13 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Kankakee, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.

Kankakee came up short against Rich Township in their previous matchup back in April, falling 2-0. Will the Kays have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.