The La Jolla Vikings will square off against the Francis Parker Lancers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
La Jolla came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 3-0 to St. Augustine. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Saints: they've now lost three in a row.
While La Jolla was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-12, 25-14.
Meanwhile, Francis Parker was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 3-1 to Cathedral Catholic.
While Francis Parker ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-27, 25-17.
La Jolla's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 12-13. As for Francis Parker, their loss dropped their record down to 16-9.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: La Jolla has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 5.4 aces per game. However, it's not like Francis Parker struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.1 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
La Jolla couldn't quite get it done against Francis Parker in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 3-1. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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