Elyria hasn't had much luck against Steele recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. After both having extra time off, both will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Elyria lost 3-0 to Avon Lake on Thursday. The Pioneers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-7, 25-15.
Meanwhile, Steele was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Olmsted Falls, falling 3-0.
Steele was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Olmsted Falls work for it, especially in the third set. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-15, 27-25.
Elyria's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Steele, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's contest: Elyria has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6.5 aces per game. However, it's not like Steele struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.4. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Elyria came up short against Steele when the teams last played back in September, falling 3-1. Will Elyria have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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