The Hitchcock-Tulare (Tulare, SD) varsity volleyball team will play a neutral-site playoff match against Gayville-Volin (Gayville, SD) today at 6:45 p.m. This match is part of the 2024 SDHSAA High School Volleyball Playoff Brackets, Class B State Tournament.
Hitchcock-Tulare vs Gayville-Volin Volleyball Game Info:
What: South Dakota High School Volleyball
Who: Hitchcock-Tulare vs Gayville-Volin
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 6:45 PM
Bracket: 2024 SDHSAA High School Volleyball Playoff Brackets (South Dakota) – 2024 Class B State Tournament
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Game preview: Hitchcock-Tulare vs Gayville-Volin
As the 2024-25 volleyball season continues to heat up, two standout teams—Gayville-Volin and Hitchcock-Tulare—have been making waves in the South Dakota volleyball scene. Both teams have shown remarkable performance records, consistently dominating their opponents and proving themselves as elite contenders in their respective regions. Let’s dive into the key statistics, team leaders, and their head-to-head comparisons.
Record Breakdown
- Gayville-Volin (24-25)
- Overall Record: 34-4
- Region Record: 10-1
- Home Record: 12-1
- Away Record: 9-0
- Neutral Record: 13-3
- Win Percentage: .895
- Region Win Percentage: .909
- Hitchcock-Tulare (24-25)
- Overall Record: 31-2
- Region Record: 1-1
- Home Record: 10-0
- Away Record: 5-2
- Neutral Record: 16-0
- Win Percentage: .939
- Region Win Percentage: .500
Both teams boast impressive overall records, but Gayville-Volin edges out Hitchcock-Tulare in the total number of wins, posting 34 wins compared to Hitchcock-Tulare’s 31. However, Hitchcock-Tulare has an even more impressive win percentage, sitting at .939.
Team Scoring Averages
- Gayville-Volin: 23.8, 24.8, 24.2, 25.5, 19.5 (Wins)
- Hitchcock-Tulare: 24.7, 24.6, 24.9, 22.0, 4.0 (Wins)
Both teams exhibit strong scoring capabilities, with Gayville-Volin averaging between 19.5 and 25.5 points in their victories, and Hitchcock-Tulare maintaining a consistent 24+ average across their wins.
Key Team Stats
Here’s a look at how the teams stack up in key areas:
| Stat | Gayville-Volin | Hitchcock-Tulare |
|---|---|---|
| Kills | 1024 | 1024 |
| Total Blocks | 127 | 127 |
| Serving Aces | 314 | 314 |
| Digs | 1360 | 1360 |
| Assists | 903 | 903 |
| Receptions | 961 | 961 |
Both teams show similar numbers in total kills, blocks, serving aces, digs, assists, and receptions, suggesting that they are both well-rounded teams capable of excelling in all facets of the game.
Team Leaders
- Gayville-Volin:
- Kills: #5 Katelyn Schroeder (425)
- Blocks: #4 Isabel Gilbert (71)
- Serving Aces: #12 Lila Johnson (76)
- Digs: #16 Cambree Hoekman (352)
- Assists: #12 Lila Johnson (510)
- Receptions: #16 Cambree Hoekman (435)
- Hitchcock-Tulare:
- Kills: #52 (Individual performance not specified)
- Blocks: #11 (Individual performance not specified)
- Serving Aces: #16 (Individual performance not specified)
- Digs: #83 (Individual performance not specified)
- Assists: #49 (Individual performance not specified)
- Receptions: #86 (Individual performance not specified)
While both teams are statistically similar, Gayville-Volin’s key players have higher individual stats, particularly in kills and assists, which likely contribute to their overall success.
Common Opponents
Both teams faced similar opponents during the season, with impressive win records against the same schools. Here’s a comparison:
- Gayville-Volin:
- Northwestern Area (W 2-1)
- Freeman (W 3-0)
- Wolsey-Wessington (W 3-2)
- Hitchcock-Tulare:
- Northwestern Area (W 3-1)
- Freeman (W 2-0)
- Wolsey-Wessington (W 3-0)
Both teams were victorious in their matchups with these opponents, but Hitchcock-Tulare secured a 3-1 win over Northwestern Area, while Gayville-Volin claimed a 2-1 victory.
Head-to-Head
In head-to-head matchups, both teams have been successful against their common opponents, each posting a perfect 3-0 record in their shared games. However, neither team has faced each other yet this season, making their potential matchup a highly anticipated clash between two of South Dakota’s top teams.
Conclusion
Both Gayville-Volin and Hitchcock-Tulare have proven themselves to be elite volleyball programs, boasting impressive records and standout individual performances. Gayville-Volin’s higher overall win count and consistent dominance at home make them a formidable opponent, while Hitchcock-Tulare’s superior win percentage and unbeaten away record show their ability to thrive on the road. With both teams excelling in different aspects, it is clear that they will be forces to be reckoned with as the season continues and playoff time approaches.
