The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Springs Valley Blackhawks at 9:00 a.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Indianapolis Lutheran is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Franklin Community just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 3-0 to the Grizzly Cubs. The Saints have struggled against the Grizzly Cubs recently, as their game on Wednesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-20, 25-9.
Meanwhile, Springs Valley entered their game against Tecumseh on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Springs Valley lost 3-0 to Tecumseh. It was the first time this season that the Blackhawks let down their fans at home.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Tecumseh scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-17, 25-18.
Indianapolis Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Springs Valley, their loss ended a 21-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 16-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's matchup: Indianapolis Lutheran has really dialed in their serving game this season, having averaged 7.2 aces per game. However, it's not like Springs Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.2. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Indianapolis Lutheran came up short against Springs Valley when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 2-0. Can Indianapolis Lutheran avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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