In the face-off between the Berlin Volleys and Giessen, the result was a draw. 🔥
The Berlin squad is still finding its stride during preseason practices, as evident in their 1:3 defeat against Netzhoppers Königs Wusterhausen. Unable to secure a win against Bundesliga rivals Grizzlys Giesen, they ended up sharing the points, settling for a 2:2 tie (25:20, 20:25, 25:23, 21:25) in the Horst-Korber-Zentrum on Wednesday. The teams agreed on a four-set match beforehand.
The Berlin team, however, was without some critical players. Johannes Tille was down with illness, Simon Plaskie was called up for Belgium's national team duties, and Kyle Dagostino had a wedding to attend.
Stepping up in the absence of key players was new recruit Jake Hanes, who emerged as top scorer with 11 points. Daniel Malescha followed closely, scoring 10 points, as both players took the field in two sets. Coach Joel Banks ensured that all eligible players got some court time.
Looking ahead, the Berlin Volleys will be traveling to Poland for two exhibition games against Warta Zawiercie. These games form part of their comprehensive [Preparation for the season], aiming to enhance their performance and foster team spirit ahead of the championship kickoff. Despite the unfortunate circumstances surrounding their absentee players, the team remains focused on making the most of these preseason matches to augment their strength and strategy.
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