After both having extra time off, the North Union Wildcats and the Utica Redskins will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, North Union got the win against Northmor by a conclusive 3-0.
North Union was especially dominant in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-17, 25-21.
Among those leading the charge was Emma Mcelroy, who had 11 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last four games she's played.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Utica, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on Licking Valley with a sharp 3-0 victory last Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Redskins have posted against the Panthers since August 22, 2019.
The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 27-25, 25-23.
Madison Yates went supernova for Utica, getting 21 digs.
North Union's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Utica, their win bumped their record up to 12-10.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's match: North Union has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 7.9 aces per game. However, it's not like Utica struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.1. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
North Union came up short against Utica when the teams last played back in October of 2015, falling 3-1. Will North Union 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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