The West Springfield (Springfield, VA) varsity volleyball team will host Langley (McLean, VA) for a playoff match today at 6:30 PM. This game is part of the 2024 VHSL Girls Volleyball State Tournament (Class 6) in Virginia.

West Springfield vs Langley Volleyball Game Info:

What: Virginia High School Volleyball
Who: West Springfield vs Langley
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 VHSL Girls Volleyball State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 6
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Game preview: West Springfield vs Langley

As the high school volleyball season reaches its peak, two teams stand out among the competition in Virginia: Langley and West Springfield. Both programs have dominated the court in the 2024-2025 season, with impressive records, standout performances, and head-to-head matchups against common opponents. Here’s a detailed comparison of these two teams, highlighting their achievements, statistics, and key players.

Overall Records and Performance

• Langley: The Langley volleyball team boasts an outstanding 26-2 record this season. With a perfect 12-0 regional record and an impressive 14-0 home performance, they’ve proven themselves dominant across the board. Their 4-1 record in neutral-site games further showcases their ability to perform in high-stakes environments.
• West Springfield: West Springfield has been equally impressive, with a near-perfect 30-1 record. Their regional record mirrors Langley’s with a 11-0 mark, and they’ve been flawless on the road with a perfect 8-0 away record. West Springfield’s consistency is evident as they dominate in both home and neutral-site matches.

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, both teams are consistently high-performing:

• Langley: The team averages between 23.0 and 24.5 points per set, with an overall average of 23.8 points. In their most recent victories, their scoring output has been notably strong, showing their offensive depth and ability to close out matches.
• West Springfield: The West Springfield team is equally potent, averaging 24.6 points per set in the first set of matches and maintaining a high level of scoring throughout. Their 2.6-point average in wins shows that they can win convincingly, especially when they close out sets with a strong offensive performance.

Key Team Statistics

• Langley:
  • Kills: 1,036
  • Total Blocks: 117
  • Serving Aces: 385
  • Digs: 1,080
  • Assists: 944
  • Receptions: 1,257
• West Springfield:
  • Kills: 1,035
  • Total Blocks: 111
  • Serving Aces: 385
  • Digs: 1,100
  • Assists: 907
  • Receptions: 1,263

While the numbers are close across most categories, West Springfield edges Langley in digs, showing their defensive strength, while Langley holds a slight advantage in serving aces, indicating their ability to serve aggressively and score off the serve.

Individual Player Contributions

Both teams feature standout players who have excelled this season:

• Langley:
  • Kills: Evey Jurden leads Langley with 578 kills, ranking #10 nationally.
  • Total Blocks: Gracie Swisher has been a standout at the net with 57 blocks, ranking #5.
  • Serving Aces: Evey Jurden also leads in aces with 92, ranking #10 nationally.
  • Digs: Audrey Busch has racked up 202 digs, ranking #18 in the nation.
  • Assists: Anna Dierks leads in assists with 807, ranking #13 nationally.
• West Springfield:
  • Kills: West Springfield’s attack is led by strong outside hitters and middle blockers, with the team overall contributing to their 1,035 total kills.
  • Serving Aces: They have also been served well, with consistent performance from all players, contributing to their 385 total serving aces.
  • Digs: Audrey Busch leads Langley in digs, but West Springfield is competitive with 1,100 team digs.

Head-to-Head Record vs. Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents throughout the season, and their records against these schools reflect their dominance:

• Langley has a 13-1 record against common opponents.
• West Springfield has a slightly better 17-1 record.

Notable victories for both teams include wins over schools like Lake Braddock, Yorktown, and Alexandria City, with each team securing commanding victories in their head-to-head matchups.

Key Matchups: Langley vs. West Springfield

Although Langley and West Springfield have not yet faced off this season, both teams have shown the ability to rise to the occasion against tough competition. Their respective strengths—Langley’s aggressive serving and defensive presence, paired with West Springfield’s complete team play—set the stage for an exciting potential matchup in the playoffs.

Both teams will continue to dominate their respective regions and remain on a collision course for the state championship. As they move forward in the postseason, fans of Virginia volleyball will be eagerly anticipating a showdown between these two powerhouse programs.

Looking Ahead

As both teams move closer to the postseason, the race for the Virginia state title continues to heat up. Langley and West Springfield’s impressive records and individual performances make them the two most dominant teams in the state, and a potential playoff encounter would undoubtedly be one of the most exciting volleyball events in Virginia this year.