The Langley varsity volleyball team (McLean, VA) will host a home playoff match against James Madison (Vienna, VA) today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 VHSL Girls Volleyball Region D Tournament for Class 6 in Virginia.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Virginia High School Volleyball
Who: James Madison vs Langley
When: Today, November 11, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Bracket: 2024 VHSL Girls Volleyball Region Brackets (Virginia) – Class 6 Region D
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Game preview: James Madison vs Langley

As the 2024-2025 volleyball season continues to unfold, two powerhouse teams from Virginia, James Madison and Langley, have stood out in their respective divisions. Both teams have demonstrated impressive performance, maintaining dominant records and showcasing exceptional individual players. Here’s a detailed comparison of their season statistics, team performances, and their head-to-head records.

Season Overview:

• James Madison (24-25):
  • Overall Record: 16-4-2
  • Region Record: 10-2
  • Home Record: 8-1
  • Away Record: 7-3
  • Neutral Record: 1-0-2
  • Win %: .773
  • Region Win %: .833
  • Scoring Breakdown: 54 Wins, 22 Losses
• Langley (24-25):
  • Overall Record: 21-1
  • Region Record: 11-0
  • Home Record: 11-0
  • Away Record: 6-0
  • Neutral Record: 4-1
  • Win %: .955
  • Region Win %: 1.000
  • Scoring Breakdown: 61 Wins, 4 Losses

While James Madison boasts a solid winning percentage and a strong regional record, Langley has been nearly flawless throughout the season, maintaining a remarkable .955 win rate and perfect region performance.

Team Scoring Averages:

• James Madison:
  • S1: 23.2
  • S2: 23.5
  • S3: 21.8
  • S4: 18.5
  • S5: 8.0
  • Average Wins per Game: 2.5
• Langley:
  • S1: 24.3
  • S2: 25.0
  • S3: 23.9
  • Average Wins per Game: 2.8

Langley’s scoring averages in the first and second sets stand out, reflecting a consistent offensive dominance. James Madison, while strong, trails slightly behind in their scoring, especially in the first few sets.

Individual Team Leaders:

James Madison:

• Kills: #11 Laila Chadwick (218)
• Total Blocks: #15 Chloe Bonney-James (59)
• Serving Aces: #11 Laila Chadwick (47)
• Digs: #11 Laila Chadwick (336)
• Assists: #8 Briana Vo (560)
• Receptions: #6 Jenna Swale (395)

Langley:

• Langley’s team stats have not been detailed here, but their strong overall performance indicates a well-rounded team with leaders across various categories.

Common Opponents:

Both teams have faced common opponents throughout the season, showcasing their ability to perform under similar circumstances. James Madison has an 8-1 record against these shared opponents, while Langley is undefeated at 11-0. Some notable matchups include:

• Yorktown:
  • James Madison: Lost 3-2 (8/26/24)
  • Langley: Won 3-0 (8/28/24)
• Herndon:
  • James Madison: Won 3-0 (8/28/24, 11/7/24)
  • Langley: Won 3-0 (9/10/24, 10/30/24)
• Washington-Liberty:
  • James Madison: Won 3-0 (9/3/24)
  • Langley: Won 3-0 (10/7/24, 10/24/24)

Despite facing the same teams, Langley has had a flawless record against these common opponents, whereas James Madison has experienced a few losses, particularly against Yorktown.

Record Breakdown:

James Madison:

• Overall: 16-4-2
• Region: 10-2
• Non-League: 4-2
• Head to Head: 0-0
• Common Opponents: 8-1
• Home: 8-1
• Away: 7-3
• Neutral: 1-0-2
• Playoff: 1-0

Langley:

• Overall: 21-1
• Region: 11-0
• Non-League: 4-0
• Head to Head: 0-0
• Common Opponents: 11-0
• Home: 11-0
• Away: 6-0
• Neutral: 4-1
• Playoff: 2-0

Langley has maintained perfection in all categories, with no losses in their region and home games, alongside a robust playoff performance.

Conclusion:

While both James Madison and Langley have proven themselves as dominant teams in Virginia’s volleyball scene, Langley has emerged as the more consistent powerhouse with an impressive undefeated record. James Madison, though competitive, has faced a few more challenges in their season, particularly in head-to-head matchups with teams like Yorktown. However, with standout players like Laila Chadwick and Briana Vo, they remain a formidable contender in the state.

The remainder of the season will be critical for both teams, as they continue their pursuit of championships and further solidify their legacies in Virginia volleyball.