The Oakland-Craig Volleyball Team went 1-2 at the Boone Central Invite on Saturday, losing 2-0 to Columbus Lakeview, beating the host Cardinals 2-0, and losing 2-1 to Central City. The Knights followed that up with a 3-0 loss at Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family Tuesday night.
The Vikings downed Oakland-Craig 25-15 in set one, and 25-21 in set two.
The Knights won 25-23 in set one and 25-22 in set two over Boone Central/Newman Grove.
Oakland-Craig took the first set from the Bison, winning it 25-16. Central City won set two 26-24 and set three 25-18.
The Knights lost set one 25-12 to the Bulldogs, dropped set two 25-21, and fell 25-19 in set three.
I thought Oakland-Craig competed well over the weekend and on Tuesday, especially against Central City.
The Knights (2-8) host Yutan (1-5) Thursday night.
The Chieftains lost 2-0 to Raymond Central and East Butler at the Raymond Central Triangular Tuesday night.
This is a match I think Oakland-Craig should and will win.
Yutan hasn't faced the same caliber of opponents as the Knights have, and I think that will be to Oakland-Craig's advantage.
That and you probably have what I think is a very upset and frustrated team in the Knights.
Oakland-Craig will no doubt look to take their frustrations out on the Chieftains.
The Knights have a stretch coming up with quite a few matches that appear to be matches Oakland-Craig can win so perhaps the Knights can start to get their season on track with a win over Yutan Thursday night.
I feel there's lots of talent and potential on and with this team, and I don't think Oakland-Craig should panic or worry just yet.
With that said, the Knights have to come out and play with a sense of urgency and purpose.
Oakland-Craig has to show fire, and must come out and play with pride, toughness, tenacity, grit, passion, and pride as well.
The Knights have to hit the ball with authority, and be smart with their passes and attacks.
Oakland-Craig has to force Yutan into making mistakes, and has to earn as many easy points as possible.
I think the Knights will come out and play well Thursday night, but this is a must win for Oakland-Craig.
The Knights really need this one there's no other way to put it.
Oakland-Craig has come close in so many matches this year, and has played and fought hard, and it's about time for some of their hard work to pay off.
I think the Knights will be rewarded with a win Thursday night, but Oakland-Craig has to earn it.
The Chieftains aren't just going to come in and hand the win to the Knights on a silver platter, that's for sure.
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