The Emerson-Hubbard Pirates are 1-4 so far this year, beating Omaha Nation 3-1 on the road in last Tuesday night's season opener, losing 2-1 to Homer and 2-0 to Ponca at the Homer Triangular on Thursday, and falling 2-0 to Pender and Howells-Dodge at their home Triangular Tuesday night.
The Pirates won set one over the Chiefs 25-21, took set two 25-18, and then lost set three 26-24 before winning set four 25-22.
Isabella Parker-Diaz totaled 20 digs while Cashlyn Kramer recorded 12. Addison Mackling added 9 while Stephanie Ferrusca registered 8 digs and 10 set assists. Brynn Shock compiled 8 digs.
Emerson-Hubbard lost 25-5 in sets one and two to the the Indians.
The Pirates won set one over the Knights 25-18 before Homer took set two 25-18 and set three 25-16.
Kramer led the way with 26 digs while Madison Gunderson totaled 16. Ferrusca notched 10 while Mackling registered 9.
Emerson-Hubbard lost set one to the Jaguars 25-17, and set two 25-18.
The Pirates lost 25-16 in set one and 25-15 in set two to the Pendragons.
Great effort from Emerson-Hubbard in the Omaha Nation and Homer matches, and even the Howells-Dodge match. The losses to Ponca and Pender were tough to swallow though no doubt.
The Pirates (1-4) host Randolph (2-5) and Osmond (2-1) in a Thursday Triangular.
The Cardinals lost 3-1 at home to Ponca Tuesday night while the Tigers won 3-1 at Bloomfield Tuesday night.
Both teams are going to be tough and figure to present a challenge for Emerson-Hubbard.
The Pirates have to bring their A game and challenge and play both teams as tough as possible.
I think playing some tough competition so far will allow Emerson-Hubbard to be competitive Tuesday night.
The Pirates have been up and down so far so it's a matter of playing consistently good Volleyball if you are Emerson-Hubbard.
The Pirates have to come out inspired and must let things rip against both teams.
Emerson-Hubbard has to play a ton of pride and passion, and must play their hearts out.
The Pirates have to defend their home court, and have the mentality that no one is going to beat them on it.
Emerson-Hubbard is no doubt disappointed in how they lost in Tuesday night's home matches, but it's a new night and a fresh set of matches, and I look for the Pirates to put those struggles behind them and play good, strong fundamental Volleyball Thursday night.
Emerson-Hubbard has to be ready to go in this Triangular because you know both Randolph and Osmond will want it just as bad as the Pirates.
Emerson-Hubbard has to be relentless, and must exert every ounce of energy in their bodies.
The Pirates can rest for the weekend after these matches so Emerson-Hubbard should hold nothing back Thursday night.
The Pirates have to go out there and take the fight to both teams, and do everything in their power to win.
Emerson-Hubbard has to start sets off strong and play at a high level throughout both matches.
The Pirates can't afford to fall behind by very much or dig themselves some deep holes if they want to be able to come away with victories.
Emerson-Hubbard has to give things their best shot and see what hard work, determination, sacrifice, tenacity, toughness, grit, and will will yield them.
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