Volleyball Recap: Elk Grove Thundering Herd vs. Sheldon Huskies
Elk Grove posted their biggest win since October 10, 2023 on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Sheldon Huskies. For the Thundering Herd, this counts as revenge for the 3-1 defeat the Huskies walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Elk Grove took every set by at least ten points. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-15, 25-15.
Elk Grove's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Blayke Carter led the charge by getting five digs and three aces. The dominant performance also gave Carter a new career-high in aces.
Elk Grove's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Sheldon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Elk Grove will host Cosumnes Oaks at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sheldon, they will venture away from home to take on Pleasant Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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