The Kadoka (SD) varsity volleyball team will play a neutral playoff match against Gayville-Volin (Gayville, SD) today at 11 a.m. This game is part of the 2024 SDHSAA High School Volleyball Playoff Brackets for the 2024 Class B State Tournament in South Dakota.

Gayville-Volin vs Kadoka Volleyball Game Info:

What: South Dakota High School Girls Volleyball
Who: Gayville-Volin vs Kadoka
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.
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Game preview: Gayville-Volin vs Kadoka

As the high school volleyball season intensifies, two teams are standing out in South Dakota: Gayville-Volin and Kadoka. Both teams have had remarkable seasons and are primed for an exciting showdown, with impressive records and strong scoring averages.

Team Overview

• Gayville-Volin has compiled an overall record of 34-6, with an outstanding .850 win percentage. They have dominated their region, posting a 10-1 record, and have been particularly strong at home with a 12-1 record. Their performance on neutral courts is solid as well, with a 13-5 record.
• Kadoka, on the other hand, has an even more impressive 32-5 overall record, boasting a .865 win percentage. They are undefeated in region play, with a perfect 7-0 record, and have been equally dominant at home, away, and on neutral courts with records of 8-0 and 10-0 respectively.

Scoring Averages

Both teams have demonstrated high-level play throughout the season, with their scoring averages revealing their offensive capabilities:

• Gayville-Volin averages:
  • S1: 23.6
  • S2: 24.0
  • S3: 23.2
  • S4: 25.4
  • S5: 15.3
  • Wins: 2.3
• Kadoka averages:
  • S1: 23.7
  • S2: 23.5
  • S3: 23.6
  • S4: 25.0
  • Wins: 2.2

Both teams display exceptional consistency, with Kadoka having a slight edge in the first three sets but Gayville-Volin showing a stronger performance in the fourth set.

Common Opponents

The comparison between the two teams becomes even more intriguing when we look at their performance against common opponents.

• Gayville-Volin has a 1-1 record against common opponents, with a notable win over Burke on October 22, 2024, where they triumphed in a tough five-set match (3-2). However, they faced a setback earlier in the season, losing to Burke on October 5, 2024 (2-0).
• Kadoka, meanwhile, faced a loss to Burke on November 21, 2024, falling 3-0. This gives Gayville-Volin a slight advantage when considering their head-to-head matchups against common opponents.

Head-to-Head Record

• Gayville-Volin: 34-6 overall, with a 12-1 home record, 9-0 away record, and 13-5 on neutral courts.
• Kadoka: 32-5 overall, with a perfect 8-0 home record, 10-0 away record, and 14-5 on neutral courts.

Both teams have proven their mettle across the board, but Kadoka remains undefeated in region play, which sets them apart as a dominant force in their conference.

Playoff Potential

Looking ahead to the playoffs, both teams have proven they can perform under pressure, with Gayville-Volin and Kadoka both holding 3-2 playoff records. These results speak to the resilience and tenacity of each squad, suggesting that both will be contenders to make a deep run in the postseason.

Conclusion

With both teams holding enviable records and exceptional scoring averages, a potential matchup between Gayville-Volin and Kadoka promises to be a thrilling contest. Gayville-Volin’s powerful performance at home and their edge against common opponents like Burke could make them the slight favorite. However, Kadoka’s flawless region play and undefeated record on the road makes them formidable competition. Volleyball fans across South Dakota are in for a treat when these two titans meet on the court.