After both having extra time off, the Leon Lions and the Beachside Barracudas will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Leon heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Tuesday. They fell just short of Lincoln by a score of 3-2. Lions fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Trojans since Tuesday.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Leon sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 25-27, 26-24, 16-25, 17-15.
Meanwhile, Beachside unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-match winning streak on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to Ponte Vedra. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Barracudas have suffered against the Sharks since September 8, 2022.
Beachside's loss dropped their record down to 24-3. As for Leon, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-12.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Wednesday's match: Leon has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6.3 aces per game. However, it's not like Beachside struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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