Newsome is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Palm Harbor University is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newsome will be strutting in after a win while Palm Harbor University will be coming in after a loss.
Newsome is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Riverview with a sharp 3-0 victory.
While Newsome won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-12, 25-22, 25-5.
Meanwhile, Palm Harbor University unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-match winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Strawberry Crest.
Newsome will have to keep a close watch on Leah Crockett and Isabela Delanoy, a pair of players who had a big impact on Palm Harbor University's prior game. Crockett had 11 digs and three aces, while Delanoy had 14 digs and four aces. Crockett is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Newsome's win bumped their record up to 18-4. As for Palm Harbor University, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-7.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Wednesday's contest: Newsome has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 12.2 aces per game. However, it's not like Palm Harbor University struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.2 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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