St. Stephens is 2-8 against Hickory since December of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, both will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:00 p.m.
Last Tuesday, St. Stephens came up short against Hickory and fell 3-1. While the Indians didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Red Tornadoes 25-23 in the first set.
St. Stephens started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-23.
St. Stephens might have lost, but man, Delayna Spencer was a machine: she had 27 digs. Spencer is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last six games she's played.
St. Stephens' loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Hickory, with the defeat, they broke their eight-game winning streak and moved their record to 20-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's contest: St. Stephens has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8 aces per game. However, it's not like Hickory struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.2. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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