Crane has gone 8-2 against Sparta recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Pirates will be playing at home against the Trojans at 7:00 p.m.
Crane came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Miller, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Pirates have suffered since October 2nd.
The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-12, 25-14.
Madi Lansdown
| 10/13/25 vs Miller | 23 |
| 10/09/25 @ Pleasant Hope | 40 |
| 10/06/25 vs Southwest | 30 |
| 10/04/25 vs Pierce City | 12 |
| 10/04/25 vs Wheaton | 14 |
| 10/04/25 vs Verona | 14 |
Crane's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Madi Lansdown, who had 23 digs and three assists, and Mallory Vaught, who had nine digs. Lansdown is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in each of the last six games she's played.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Sparta, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They put the hurt on Mansfield with a sharp 3-0 win on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their three-match losing streak.
Sparta walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the first set). Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-17, 25-16.
Crane's loss dropped their record down to 14-13-3. As for Sparta, their victory bumped their record up to 4-13-2.
Crane might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Sparta in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Pirates 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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