East Union is 0-7 against Manteca since April of 2022 but things could change on Wednesday. The Lancers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Buffaloes at 6:00 p.m. East Union will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Monday, East Union got the win against Patterson by a conclusive 3-0.
East Union walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the second set). The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-10, 25-23.
Keenan Yang
| 04/14/25 @ Patterson | 6 |
| 04/09/25 @ Oakdale | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Mountain House | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Sierra | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Ripon Christian | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
East Union relied on the efforts of Keenan Yang, who had 14 digs and six assists, and Gabriel Estabillo, who had eight kills and one block. That's the most assists Yang has posted since back in March.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Manteca's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They lost 3-0 to Mountain House. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Buffaloes have suffered since April 8, 2024.
While Manteca had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 25-18, 25-23.
Manteca's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 18-7. As for East Union, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Wednesday's matchup: East Union has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 5.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Manteca struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.6 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
East Union suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Manteca when the teams last played back in March. Will the Lancers 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.
