Fairless hasn't had much luck against Tuslaw recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Falcons will welcome the Mustangs at 6:30 p.m.
Fairless came up short against Marlington on Wednesday, falling 3-0.
While Fairless ultimately came up short, they really made Marlington work, particularly in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 26-24, 25-13.
Meanwhile, Tuslaw can bid farewell to their five-match losing streak thanks to their match on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Waynedale. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since September 19, 2024.
Tuslaw had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The final score came out to 19-25, 25-21, 25-20.
Fairless better keep an eye on Tess ODonnell. She was instrumental in Tuslaw's win, getting 13 digs and one assist.
Tuslaw's win bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Fairless, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's match: Fairless has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.6 aces per game. However, it's not like Tuslaw struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.4 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Fairless was able to grind out a solid victory over Tuslaw in their previous matchup back in September, winning 3-1. Will the Falcons repeat their success, or do the Mustangs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
