After three games on the road, Mitchell is heading back home. They will host the Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Mitchell came up short against Jefferson on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Kernels have struggled against the Cavaliers recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
While Mitchell was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Jefferson's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-17, 25-18.
Mitchell's loss came about despite a quality game from Ava Brannan, who had 14 digs. Brannan is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Aberdeen Central faced Harrisburg in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Aberdeen Central lost 3-0 to Harrisburg. The Golden Eagles' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-21, 25-11.
Taylin Kleffman put forth a good effort for the losing side as she had nine digs and two aces.
Mitchell's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Aberdeen Central, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Mitchell has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6.9 aces per game. However, it's not like Aberdeen Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Mitchell suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Aberdeen Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Mitchell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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