The Badger Braves will square off against the John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Badger is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Newton Falls just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 3-1 to the Tigers. The Braves have struggled against the Tigers recently, as their game on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Newton Falls scored at least 17 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-21, 17-25, 25-17, 25-19.
Despite their defeat, Badger saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Gabriella Miller, who had 15 digs, eight kills, four blocks, and three aces, was perhaps the best of all. That's the most aces Miller has posted in her last five matchups. Another player making a difference was Kaylin Harnett, who had 13 digs, four kills, and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Badger was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy Catholic came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Fighting Irish by a score of 3-1.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 13-25, 25-21, 25-16.
Badger's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-11. As for John F. Kennedy Catholic, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's match: Badger hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 5 blocks per game. It's a different story for John F. Kennedy Catholic, though, as they've been averaging only 1.5. Given Badger's sizable advantage in that area, John F. Kennedy Catholic will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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