Class 5 Quarterfinals 1 & 2 Preview:

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Lafayette Lancers 33-2 vs. Jackson Indians 30-6-3</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lafayette Lancers 33-2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending Class 5 champions found themselves points away from elimination in the 3^rd set against Marquette. They would eventually pull it together and take the district title 21-25, 20-25, 34-32, 25-17, and 15-8. Lafayette has been my team to win it again all season started the year 14-0 and has knocked off big-time challengers along the way. Their losses have come to St. Thomas Aquinas, KS, and Lee's Summit West both in 1-2 defeats. Lafayette already has a win over Jackson 25-15, 25-13.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124219' first='Alyssa' last='Nelson'] – 2024 – 5'8” – Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>252 digs and 889 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amelia Moser – 2024 – 5'5” – Libero</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>403 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207267' first='Kira' last='Dufner'] – 2025 – 6'1” – Middle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>127 kills and 103 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475339' first='Shaye' last='Witherspoon'] – 2027 – 6'2” – Opposite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>213 kills and 84 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Common Opponents:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>Lafayette Results:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Jackson Results:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">2-0 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Blue Springs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 2-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-0 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cor Jesu&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eureka &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Francis Howell Central&nbsp;&nbsp; 2-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incarnate Word &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lindbergh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marquette &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-0 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oakville &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Pius X &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">3-0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Webster Groves &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Indians 30-6-3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is in the middle of the best years in program history. Five years straight district winners and fourth year with 30+ wins. Jackson has beefed up its schedule this year and has more than held their own. In the last 18 games, they are 16-0-2 with a huge win over Eureka in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124849' first='Nadia' last='Wasilewski'] – 2024 – 6'1” – Outside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>329 kills and 48 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='170028' first='Ella' last='Domian'] – 2024 – 5'10” – Opposite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>312 kills and 54 blocks<br>[player_tooltip player_id='168036' first='Katherine' last='St. John'] – 2025 – 6'1” – Outside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>323 kills and 43 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='195381' first='Holland' last='Guilliams'] – 2024 – 5'8” – Libero</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>381 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction</strong>: Lafayette has something to prove in this match after almost getting knocked out in the district finals in a sweep. Jackson walked through their district without dropping a set. Jackson has three big-time attackers while Lafayette has five. Lafayette will need to come out quickly make a statement and take this one 3-0 to head back to the final four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Francis Howell Central Spartans 21-11-1 vs. Francis Howell Vikings 28-7-1</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Francis Howell Central Spartans 21-11-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After starting the year 9-0 Central lost their first game to Howell 1-3. Since they've been on and off. They have one of the best 2025 players and a North Carolina State commit. They won districts with sweeps of Hazelwood West and Westminster Christian before surviving a battle with St. Joseph's Academy 25-27, 27-25, 23-25, 25-23, and 15-10. They are looking for a trip back to the final four since 4^th place finish in 2019.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153933' first='Jordan' last='Smith']- 2025 – 6'4” – Opposite&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>410 kills and 71 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150050' first='Shae' last='Pearson'] – 2024 – 6'1” – Middle&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>182 kills and 178 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='222580' first='Grace' last='Holtz'] – 2026 – 5'8” – Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>810 assists and 218</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Rubel – 2025 – 5'10” – Middle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>197 digs and 178 kills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Common Opponents:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Central &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2-0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bolivar &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1-3 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eureka &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3-0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell North &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1-1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ft. Zumwalt South&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3-0 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ft. Zumwalt West &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>0-2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jackson &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3-1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Dominic &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3-2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Joseph's Academy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2-0                         St. Michael                          2-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1-2                         St. Pius X                              1-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3-2                         Timberland                         3-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3-0                         Troy                                       3-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Francis Howell Vikings 28-7-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings would storm through districts without dropping a set beating Battle, Liberty, and St. Dominic en route to the title. Winners of their last 10 and 30-1 in sets. Already a 3-1 win over Central 25-20, 24-26, 25-21, 25-22 where [player_tooltip player_id='495274' first='Ella' last='Kloepper'], [player_tooltip player_id='170047' first='Danielle' last='Moore'], and [player_tooltip player_id='207586' first='Avery' last='Guisinger'] racked up 49 of the team's 57 kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='495274' first='Ella' last='Kloepper'] – 2024 – 5'10” – Outside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>339 kills and 201 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='170047' first='Danielle' last='Moore'] – 2025 – 6'2” – Opposite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>321 kills and 42 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207586' first='Avery' last='Guisinger'] – 2024 – 6'1” – Middle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>211 kills and 73 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='174285' first='Avery' last='Helms'] – 2025 – 5'8” – Libero</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>414 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction: </strong>Like the previous meeting this one will be a barn burner. In the previous game, Howell won the hitting, serving, and blocking game. Central took the defense and setting in the match. This will come down to who can stop the opposite hitters. Both are big and powerful and can take over the match. The opposites will need to shut down the outsides and then the outsides will need to stop the opposites. Howell Vikings will take the win in a 3-1 over Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->