The Mount Miguel Matadors will square off against the Christian Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Miguel has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 15.
Mount Miguel came up short against West Hills on Thursday, falling 3-0.
While Mount Miguel was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-22, 25-19.
Meanwhile, Christian lost 3-0 to Maranatha Christian on Tuesday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Christian was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Maranatha Christian work for it, especially in the third set. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-16, 26-24.
Mount Miguel will have to contain McKade Mathson as he made an impact in Christian's last game. He had 19 digs and five assists. Mathson is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had 12 or more in each of the last seven games he's played. Trae Pheasant was another key player, getting nine assists and seven digs.
Christian's loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Mount Miguel, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-20.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's match: Mount Miguel hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 5.8 blocks per game. It's a different story for Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 1.8 blocks. Given Mount Miguel's sizable advantage in that area, the Patriots will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.
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