The Porterville Panthers (29-6, CA) varsity volleyball team will host a home playoff match against the Lakewood Lancers (15-19, CA) today at 6 p.m. This match is part of the 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division III tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: California High School Volleyball
Who: Porterville vs Lakewood
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Bracket: 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division III
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Game preview: Porterville vs Lakewood

The Lakewood and Porterville volleyball teams are gearing up for a thrilling matchup, and the stats are clear: these teams bring distinct qualities to the court. Let’s dive into their season records, key players, and team statistics to preview this exciting showdown.

Team Records:

• Lakewood (24-25)
  • Overall: 15-19
  • League: 5-4
  • Home: 5-4
  • Away: 3-6
  • Neutral: 7-9
  • Win %: .441
  • League %: .556

Lakewood’s season has had its ups and downs, with a 15-19 overall record, but their strong league performance at 5-4 shows that they can compete when it matters most. However, they’ve faced more challenges on the road with a 3-6 away record.

• Porterville (24-25)
  • Overall: 29-6
  • League: 8-2
  • Home: 11-2
  • Away: 11-1
  • Neutral: 7-3
  • Win %: .829
  • League %: .800

Porterville has had an impressive season, boasting a stellar 29-6 overall record and an exceptional 8-2 league performance. Their strong home and away records highlight their consistency and dominance in both environments, with an incredible 11-1 record on the road.

Team Scoring Averages:

• Lakewood
  • Set 1: 20.0
  • Set 2: 20.1
  • Set 3: 21.4
  • Set 4: 24.3
  • Set 5: 17.0
  • Wins: 1.2
• Porterville
  • Set 1: 24.2
  • Set 2: 23.6
  • Set 3: 22.5
  • Set 4: 22.9
  • Set 5: 15.3
  • Wins: 2.4

Porterville has been more consistent in their scoring across all sets, averaging a higher score in each set than Lakewood. Their ability to maintain pressure, especially in the first four sets, gives them an edge in terms of offensive prowess.

Key Player Stats:

• Lakewood
  • Kills: Haiden Arbelo (644)
  • Total Blocks: Haiden Arbelo (52)
  • Serving Aces: Ryleigh Schoonover (81)
  • Digs: Ryleigh Schoonover (357)
  • Assists: Natalie Rankin (995)
  • Receptions: Haiden Arbelo (479)
• Porterville
  • Kills: 1273
  • Total Blocks: 124
  • Serving Aces: 339
  • Digs: 1635
  • Assists: 1201
  • Receptions: 1601

Key players for both teams are expected to lead by example. For Lakewood, Haiden Arbelo and Ryleigh Schoonover are standout contributors, especially in kills, blocks, and digs. For Porterville, their well-rounded team effort shines through with impressive totals across the board, including 1273 kills, 339 serving aces, and 1635 digs.

Head-to-Head Record:

While these teams have not yet met this season, their histories suggest an intense contest. Porterville’s superior record and remarkable consistency give them an edge, but Lakewood’s ability to compete at a high level in their league makes them a formidable opponent.

Outlook:

Porterville’s overall record and ability to dominate in various aspects of the game make them the favorite heading into this match, but Lakewood should not be underestimated. Their league record shows they can compete at a high level, and with standout players like Arbelo and Schoonover, they have the potential to pull off an upset.

This upcoming match will be one to watch closely, as Porterville aims to continue their winning ways, while Lakewood hopes to secure a statement victory.