The Guardian Angels Central Catholic Bluejays swept Wayne and O'Neill 3-0 last week.
GACC took on the Blue Devils at home last Tuesday, winning set one 25-18, set two 25-23, and set three 25-20.
Maddie Knobbe had 11 kills while Breanna Kreikemeier totaled 8 kills, 7 blocks, and 15 digs. Kate Steuter led the way in digs with 21 while Sarah Arduser added 11. Kate Knobbe and Morgan Bracht notched 10 and 9, respectively. Sara Wordekemper dished out 22 set assists while Kali Stratman recorded 14.
The Bluejays battled the Eagles on the road Thursday, winning the opening set 25-18, the second set 25-14, and the third set 25-11.
Kreikemeier, Steuter, and Maddie Knobbe registered 9 kills apiece while Steuter and Bracht posted 12 digs apiece. Kreikemeier chipped in 11 while Stratman and Kate Knobbe totaled 7 apiece. Wordekemper notched 16 set assists while Stratman recorded 8.
GACC dominated and took care of business last week. Wayne proved to be a tough team, but the Bluejays did what they needed to to prevail in each set.
GACC (8-1) hosts Arlington (5-4) Thursday evening.
The Eagles beat West Point-Beemer and Twin River on Saturday at the Stanton Invitational while losing to the host Mustangs. Arlington fell to Wahoo last Tuesday.
The Eagles are a better team than their record shows. Arlington took Class B Platteview the distance twice, and has beaten everyone they were supposed to.
The Bluejays shouldn't worry too much, but I think the Eagles definitely have what it takes to push GACC.
The Bluejays won't have an easy time with Arlington, in my opinion.
GACC has to raise their level of play in this match. As good as the Bluejays played last week, they're going to have to play even better on Thursday.
This is GACC's only match of the week, and they will have had a week to prepare for it so the Bluejays should find a way to come away with a victory.
I definitely think GACC will win on Thursday, but I think the Eagles will come to play. Arlington shouldn't be intimidated by the Bluejays given who they've played this season.
This is a scary match for GACC, in my opinion.
The Bluejays have a lot to play for in terms of earning extra wildcard points over a team a class above them, but a loss wouldn't help GACC's cause whatsoever.
I wouldn't be surprised if this match went four or five sets. I think the Bluejays will prevail, especially with the match being on their home floor, but it won't be easy.
Listen to Thursday's match on 107.9 the Bull. Things are set to get underway at 7:30 p.m.
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