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| 09/30/24 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 10/02/23 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 10/03/22 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 10/04/21 - Home | 1-3 L |
| 10/05/20 - Away | 0-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
Patrick Henry and Bluffton are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2015, but not for long. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Pirates at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Patrick Henry is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last ten games.
Patrick Henry took a three-set loss the last time they faced off against Tinora, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Rams on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Patriots have posted since September 24, 2024.
Patrick Henry had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 27-29, 25-21, 25-16, 15-12.
Meanwhile, Bluffton suffered their biggest defeat since August 18th on Thursday. They came up short against Crestview, falling 3-0.
While Bluffton was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Crestview's winning margin in every set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 25-16, 25-22.
Patrick Henry's victory bumped their record up to 15-1. As for Bluffton, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 12-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's match: Patrick Henry hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 4.2 blocks per game. It's a different story for Bluffton, though, as they've been averaging only 1.7 blocks. Given Patrick Henry's sizable advantage in that area, the Pirates will need to find a way to close that gap.
Patrick Henry might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Bluffton when the teams last played back in September of 2024. Will the Patriots 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.
