Volleyball Recap: Shepherd Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2025, 6:57pm

Volleyball Recap: Shepherd Pirates vs. Hardin-Jefferson Hawks

HOW TO WATCH: This match will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TX University Interscholastic League (UIL) & Hardin-Jefferson High School. Watch Full Replay

Shepherd lost against Hardin-Jefferson back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Pirates came up short against the Hawks, falling 3-0. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-15, 25-17.

Despite the defeat, Shepherd saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Swayzie Nelson had nine digs and two assists.

Shepherd's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Hardin-Jefferson, their win bumped their record up to 24-7.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Shepherd will take on rival Livingston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hardin-Jefferson is set to face off against their familiar foe Liberty at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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