The Villages Charter Buffalo will square off against the Foundation Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, The Villages Charter turned things around against Lecanto on Monday. They put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 3-0 victory. That three set margin sets a new team best for the Buffalo this season.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-10, 25-18.
The Villages Charter's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Saylah Childers, who had six digs and three aces. That's the most digs Childers has posted over her last eight contests. Alexa Taylor was another key player, getting 11 digs and one assist.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Friday. Foundation Academy walked away with a 3-1 win over The Rock.
While Foundation Academy might've won, it sure wasn't easy: The Rock scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 25-23.
The Villages Charter better keep an eye on Luna Dela Cruz. She was instrumental in Foundation Academy's win, getting 28 digs.
The Villages Charter's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Foundation Academy, their win bumped their record up to 19-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's matchup: The Villages Charter has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 7.1 aces per game. However, it's not like Foundation Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.
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