Gridley is 9-1 against Las Plumas since August of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Gridley Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Las Plumas Thunderbirds at 6:30 p.m. Gridley is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
Gridley is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Orland just ended the team's 21-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Trojans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since August 22nd.
The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-19, 25-16.
Meanwhile, Las Plumas posted their biggest victory since August 28, 2023 on Thursday. They put the hurt on Live Oak with a sharp 3-0 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Thunderbirds as it put an end to their 14-game losing streak.
While Las Plumas won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-16, 25-22.
Gridley's defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 26-5. As for Las Plumas, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-20.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's contest: Gridley has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.7 aces per game. However, it's not like Las Plumas struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.1. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Gridley took their victory against Las Plumas when the teams last played on October 3rd by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gridley 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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