After starting their season with four straight games on the road, George Stevens Academy is finally coming home. They will host the Bucksport Golden Bucks at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Last Thursday, George Stevens Academy earned a 3-1 victory over Bucksport.
The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-23, 15-25, 25-22.
Despite the defeat, Bucksport saw an underclassman step up: Marina Keene had seven digs, six aces, and three kills. That's the most aces Keene has posted since back in October of 2023. Jetta Shook was another key player, getting nine digs, three kills, and two blocks.
Even though they lost, Bucksport was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 19 consecutive games dating back to last season.
George Stevens Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Bucksport, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's contest: George Stevens Academy has serving mastered this season, having averaged 17.2 aces per game. However, it's not like Bucksport struggles in that department as they've been averaging 16.2. 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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