Miami-Yoder has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. After both having extra time off, they and the Thomas MacLaren School Highlanders will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 5:30 p.m. The last three games Miami-Yoder has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, Miami-Yoder didn't have quite enough to beat Kiowa and fell 3-2.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Miami-Yoder sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-11, 25-27, 25-19, 20-25, 15-10.
Even though they lost, Miami-Yoder was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in five consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Thomas MacLaren School came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with five straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Gryphons 3-0.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-9, 25-18.
Miami-Yoder has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Thomas MacLaren School, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's game: Miami-Yoder has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 8.5 aces per game. However, it's not like Thomas MacLaren School struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.5. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Miami-Yoder might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Thomas MacLaren School when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Miami-Yoder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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