Week 4 Preview: Tuesday Matches to Follow
Another week of volleyball is on the way. Let’s get into it. As always, we have another exciting Tuesday lineup of matches to get us started with Week 4. Here are some battles to watch as teams look to make…
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Continue ReadingAnother week of volleyball is on the way. Let’s get into it.
As always, we have another exciting Tuesday lineup of matches to get us started with Week 4. Here are some battles to watch as teams look to make a mid-September push up the leaderboards.
Grand Island vs. Lincoln Southwest
Once again, the Islanders are looking to challenge one of the Star City’s top teams.
I got to see Grand Island on opening week when they made the trip to Lincoln East for a one-off showdown. The Islanders showed that their rising young talent would make them a threat in the months and years to come. They’ve faced an incredibly tough stretch of matches so far this year, and Lincoln Southwest is next in line.
The Silver Hawks have had their own run-ins with some top-tier teams lately, and they’ve managed to get through unscathed. Tuesday’s matchup will be a solid litmus test for both squads.
Waverly vs. Norris
You knew this would be here. It’s a big one.
This clash of Class B heavyweights produced an instant classic last season, and there’s a chance we could see more of the same this week. The visiting Titans have bulldozed through their early-season schedule, but they’re traveling to face a Vikings team that has seen plenty of worthy opponents already.
With elite talent on both sides, this is a match that will surely get a lot of attention.
Bennington vs. Bellevue West
Bennington vs. Platteview
Platteview vs. Bellevue West
This is an intriguing triangular that features programs with a track record of recent success.
Bellevue West has managed to put together a huge 12-match winning streak that began at their own invitational on opening weekend. The Thunderbirds will look to continue that momentum against regional foes Platteview and Bennington. Every team involved has been tested early in the 2021 season, so this triad of matches presents a great opportunity for further growth.
Norfolk vs. Lincoln North Star
Norfolk has quietly put together a 10-2 record to begin the 2021 campaign. Their next challenge will be a road trip to Lincoln North Star.
The Navigators have participated in a few talent-laden tournaments in early-season play and are looking for consistent improvement out of their young roster. A matchup with the Panthers offers another chance to take a step forward.
Gretna vs. Millard South
It’s another cross-town grudge match with a lot of bragging rights on the line.
I’ll be interested to see how the strengths of these teams clash when they’re across the net from each other. The story for the Dragons has been ball control, as they have a handful of elite passers and backcourt defenders. Millard South, meanwhile, boasts an impressive group of experienced attackers who have displayed their offensive prowess for the past few years. This should be fun.