The Hidden Valley Titans (26-1) varsity volleyball team, based in Roanoke, VA, will host a home playoff match against the Christiansburg Blue Demons (21-3) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 VHSL Girls Volleyball Region D (Class 3) tournament in Virginia.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Virginia High School Volleyball
Who: Hidden Valley vs Christiansburg
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 VHSL Girls Volleyball Region Brackets (Virginia) – Class 3 Region D
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Game preview: Hidden Valley vs Christiansburg

As the high school volleyball season intensifies, two powerhouse teams, Christiansburg and Hidden Valley, have proven themselves to be elite contenders in Virginia’s volleyball landscape. Both teams boast remarkable records, and their head-to-head matchups have been a spectacle of athletic prowess. With a 21-3 record, Christiansburg enters with a strong regional reputation, while Hidden Valley, with an impressive 26-1 record, has been nearly unstoppable. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ performances, head-to-head results, and what to expect in their upcoming playoff clash.

Team Records and Rankings

Christiansburg (24-25)

• Overall Record: 21-3
• Region Record: 11-1
• Home Record: 13-0
• Away Record: 8-3
• Win Percentage: .875
• Region Win Percentage: .917
• Season Wins: 65
• Season Losses: 22

Hidden Valley (24-25)

• Overall Record: 26-1
• Region Record: 11-1
• Home Record: 14-0
• Away Record: 9-1
• Neutral Site Record: 3-0
• Win Percentage: .963
• Region Win Percentage: .917
• Season Wins: 77
• Season Losses: 10

Both teams have enjoyed significant success this season, with Christiansburg maintaining an undefeated home record and Hidden Valley boasting a near-perfect win rate. Christiansburg’s dominance at home, paired with Hidden Valley’s superior overall record, makes for an exciting matchup when they meet in their upcoming playoff game.

Key Head-to-Head Results

Throughout the season, Christiansburg and Hidden Valley have met on multiple occasions, and the outcomes have been evenly split, reflecting their close competition.

• September 10, 2024: Hidden Valley wins 3-2
  This thrilling match saw Christiansburg fight hard but fall short in five sets. Christiansburg took the first two sets 23-25, 17-25, but Hidden Valley came back to win the next three: 25-23, 25-22, 15-8. Hidden Valley’s resilience in the late sets was key to their victory.
• October 3, 2024: Christiansburg wins 3-2
  In a nail-biting rematch, Christiansburg triumphed, winning three sets to Hidden Valley’s two. Hidden Valley won the first two sets, 20-25, 23-25, but Christiansburg rallied to win the next three: 25-21, 25-20, 15-11. Christiansburg’s ability to respond under pressure marked the turning point in this match.
• October 30, 2024: Hidden Valley wins 3-0
  In the conference tournament, Hidden Valley once again asserted dominance with a commanding 3-0 sweep. Christiansburg struggled to find their rhythm and lost the sets decisively: 25-0, 25-0, 25-0.

With both teams trading wins this season, the upcoming playoff matchup promises to be a high-stakes battle for supremacy in the region.

Team Stats Comparison

When comparing the statistical breakdowns of both teams, there is a clear indication of their strength in various categories:

• Kills:
  • Christiansburg: 1049
  • Hidden Valley: 1043
• Total Blocks:
  • Christiansburg: 118
  • Hidden Valley: 87
• Serving Aces:
  • Christiansburg: 282
  • Hidden Valley: 329
• Digs:
  • Christiansburg: 1235
  • Hidden Valley: 1270
• Assists:
  • Christiansburg: 999
  • Hidden Valley: 951
• Receptions:
  • Christiansburg: 1316
  • Hidden Valley: 1113

Hidden Valley leads in several key areas, including serving aces and digs, while Christiansburg excels in blocks and receptions. Both teams have balanced offensive and defensive strategies, but Hidden Valley’s overall consistency in serving and digging could give them a slight edge.

Key Players to Watch

Christiansburg:

• Addison Reasor: 272 Kills
• Blythe Akers: 55 Total Blocks
• Ela Shepherd: 52 Serving Aces
• Reese Hall: 300 Digs
• Ela Shepherd: 451 Assists
• Reese Hall: 517 Receptions

Hidden Valley:

• Caleigh Ponn: 460 Kills
• Chloe Muscaro: 47 Total Blocks
• Sophie Arnold: 68 Serving Aces
• Maddi Carter: 313 Digs
• Abigail Bishop: 310 Assists
• Caleigh Ponn: 392 Receptions

Christiansburg’s Addison Reasor and Hidden Valley’s Caleigh Ponn lead their teams in kills, while Reese Hall of Christiansburg and Maddi Carter of Hidden Valley are formidable forces in defense, recording impressive dig totals. Both teams are loaded with top-tier talent, ensuring the next match will be a thrilling encounter.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced common opponents throughout the season, and their consistency in winning shows their dominance:

• Both Christiansburg and Hidden Valley defeated Patrick Henry, William Byrd, Cave Spring, Salem, Pulaski County, and Blacksburg with commanding victories. Christiansburg has maintained a clean record in these matchups, while Hidden Valley has also been flawless against these same teams, further underscoring their strength and competitiveness.

Looking Ahead: The Playoff Matchup

As Christiansburg prepares for its away playoff match against Hidden Valley on November 12, 2024, it will be a test of endurance, skill, and strategy. With Hidden Valley’s remarkable season and Christiansburg’s ability to rise to the occasion, the outcome is uncertain. However, both teams have shown they are more than capable of competing at the highest level, and this game is sure to be a thrilling spectacle for volleyball fans across the region.

Who will come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – this match is not to be missed.