Holmes is 0-6 against Holy Cross since August of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Holmes Bulldogs will look to defend their home court against the Holy Cross Indians at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine defeats in a row dating back to last season, Holmes finally turned things around against Covington Latin on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Trojans out 1-0.
Meanwhile, Holy Cross posted their biggest victory since August 21st on Monday. Everything went their way against Newport as Holy Cross made off with a 3-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Indians as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Holy Cross took every set by at least 14 points. After all that action, the final score was 25-9, 25-11, 25-6.
Holy Cross' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Sturgeon, who had five aces. That's the most aces Sturgeon has posted since back in August.
Holy Cross was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 27 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Holmes' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Holy Cross, the win also got them back to even at 9-9.
Holmes suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Holy Cross in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Holmes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.
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