The Emerson-Hubbard Pirates are 0-3 in their last three matches, having lost 3-0 at home to Laurel-Concord-Coleridge last Tuesday night, 3-2 at home to Allen Thursday night, and 3-0 at Ponca Tuesday night.
The Bears beat the Pirates 25-22 in set one, 25-16 in set two, and 25-20 in set three.
Emerson-Hubbard knocked off the Eagles 27-25 in the first set before Allen won the second and third sets 25-21. The Pirates won the fourth set 25-21 before the Eagles took the fifth and decisive set 15-11.
The Indians defeated Emerson-Hubbard 25-11 in set one, 25-13 in set two, and 25-5 in set three.
The Pirates came close to beating Allen, but just couldn't get the job done.
Emerson-Hubbard (0-9) faces Winnebago (3-8) and BRLD (8-9) at the BRLD Triangular on Thursday.
The Indians lost 3-1 at Omaha Nation on Tuesday while the Wolverines won 3-1 at Scribner-Snyder, also on Tuesday.
I think the Pirates have a good shot at picking up their first win of the season on Thursday.
I don't know if Emerson-Hubbard will beat BRLD, but I could see the Pirates beating Winnebago.
It would mean so much for this team to pick up their first win of the season.
Obviously, Emerson-Hubbard would like a sweep, but I would say a split is more likely.
Both the Wolverines and Indians have come on strong lately though.
Both are playing very respectable volleyball while the Pirates' struggles continue.
I think Emerson-Hubbard has what it takes to knock off Winnebago though, I really do.
The Pirates just have to trust themselves and their teammates, and believe in each other.
Emerson-Hubbard has to find some confidence in their play and learn how to win.
The Pirates haven't shown the ability to close out matches so far this season, but that can all change on Thursday.
Emerson-Hubbard has to focus in on what they are doing and play two good, clean matches.
The Pirates must give it their all in both matches, and do everything in their power to beat both Winnebago and BRLD.
Emerson-Hubbard has to forget about the Ponca match on Tuesday, and refocus their efforts on the Indians and Wolverines.
If the Pirates can pick up at least one win on Thursday it could give Emerson-Hubbard the confidence and drive they need to win more matches this season, in my opinion.
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