Satellite is 0-10 against Merritt Island since October of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Scorpions will take on the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Satellite is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Titusville as they made off with a 3-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Scorpions in their matchups with the Terriers: they've now won nine in a row.
Meanwhile, Merritt Island made easy work of Rockledge on Wednesday and carried off a 3-0 victory.
Merritt Island's win came from a few key players Satellite will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Sarah Niazi, who had ten digs and three assists. That's the most assists she has posted since back in September.
Merritt Island was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in nine consecutive matchups.
Satellite's record now sits at 15-8. As for Merritt Island, their record is now 24-2.
Satellite came up short against Merritt Island when the teams last played back in September, falling 3-1. Can the Scorpions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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