Avon is 10-0 against Midview since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Avon Eagles are taking a road trip to challenge the Midview Middies at 6:00 p.m. Avon is looking to tack on another W to their 18-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
On Tuesday, Avon beat Olmsted Falls 3-1.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-23, 21-25, 25-18.
Avon's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lily Hamilton, who had 14 digs, ten kills, and 22 assists. Hamilton is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 13 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Londyn Stone, who had 19 digs, 18 kills, and a block.
Meanwhile, Midview hadn't done well against North Ridgeville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Midview was the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over North Ridgeville. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Middies as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Midview didn't let North Ridgeville take a single set, but it sure wasn't easy: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-22, 25-23.
Avon's win bumped their record up to 17-1. As for Midview, their victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-16.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's contest: Avon hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 4.3 blocks per game. It's a different story for Midview, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Given Avon's sizable advantage in that area, Midview will need to find a way to close that gap.
Avon took their win against Midview in their previous matchup back in September by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Avon since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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