The Buckeye Hawks will venture away from home to take on the Independence Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Buckeye will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Buckeye beat Desert Edge 3-1.
The victory didn't come easy: Desert Edge scored at least 19 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 24-26, 25-21, 25-22.
Erick Rivera was the offensive standout of the contest as he had 13 digs and two aces. What's more, he posted three assists, the most he's had since back in March.
Verrado came into Tuesday's match looking for another win against Independence, but Hser Lar wouldn't allow it. The Patriots came out on top against the Vipers by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday with plenty of help from Lar, who had 13 assists and nine digs. He is on a roll when it comes to assists, as he's now posted 12 or more in each of the last three games he's played.
While Independence might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Verrado scored at least 20 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20.
Buckeye's record now sits at 14-7. As for Independence, their record is now 15-13.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's game: Buckeye has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6.1 aces per game. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4 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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