After four games on the road, Defiance is heading back home. After both having extra time off, they and the Elida Bulldogs will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Defiance came up short against Lincolnview on Thursday, falling 3-0.
While Defiance had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-19, 25-20.
Defeat or not, Defiance got some senior leadership from Ella Westrick and Piper Hampton. Westrick had 15 digs and two aces, while Hampton had 12 digs.
Meanwhile, Elida came into Tuesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Van Wert on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Bulldogs have posted since September 12th.
Elida was especially dominant in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-10, 25-17.
Elida was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Van Wert only served five.
Defiance's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Elida, their victory bumped their record up to 7-15.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Wednesday's match: Defiance has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 9.6 aces per game. However, it's not like Elida struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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