Volleyball Preview: West Shore Wildcats vs. Brevard HEAT Firehawks
West Shore has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will host the Brevard HEAT Firehawks at 7:00 p.m.
West Shore lost 3-0 to Melbourne on Thursday. The Wildcats have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as their game on Thursday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
While West Shore was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-21, 25-8.
Meanwhile, Brevard HEAT entered their tilt with Pineapple Cove Classical Academy on Thursday with 16 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 17. Everything went their way against the Patriots as they made off with a 3-0 win.
While Brevard HEAT might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Pineapple Cove Classical Academy scored at least 16 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-12, 25-15.
Brevard HEAT's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anna Livengood, who had nine digs and five aces. Livengood has been hot recently, having also posted 16 or more assists the last four times she's played. Addalyn DiFrenna was another key player, getting ten digs.
Brevard HEAT was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 14 consecutive contests.
West Shore's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Brevard HEAT, their win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-1.
West Shore might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Brevard HEAT when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will West Shore have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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