The Irene/Wakonda Eagles will challenge the Avon Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Irene/Wakonda is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home.
Irene/Wakonda came up short against Bon Homme on Thursday, falling 3-0.
While Irene/Wakonda was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. The final score came out to 25-10, 25-23, 25-18.
Meanwhile, Avon got the win against Scotland on Thursday by a conclusive 3-0.
While Avon won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-22, 25-18.
Avon relied on the efforts of Jordyn Voigt, who had 13 digs, and Macy Voigt, who had ten digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Jordyn now had 11 or more in the last 18 games she's played dating back to last season.
Irene/Wakonda's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Avon, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Irene/Wakonda has serving mastered this season, having averaged 6 aces per game. However, it's not like Avon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Irene/Wakonda came up short against Avon in their previous meeting back in September of 2016, falling 3-1. Will Irene/Wakonda have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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