Volleyball Recap: Excel Has No Trouble Against Hillcrest + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 3, 2025, 8:14am

Volleyball Recap: Excel Panthers vs. Hillcrest Jaguars

HOW TO WATCH: This match will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Hillcrest High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

10/02/25 - Away3-0 W
09/22/25 - Home3-0 W
09/16/24 - Away3-0 W
09/25/23 - Away3-1 W
08/24/23 - Home25-20 W
+ 5 more games

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Flomaton, Excel was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Hillcrest Jaguars 3-0. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-0 last Monday.

The final score came out to 25-15, 25-7, 25-21.

Avery Duke paced Excel's offense, picking up seven kills. Duke really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with 12. She was also solid from the service line: she led the team with seven aces.

Excel has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Hillcrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Excel will take on W.S. Neal in a tournament on Saturday. As for Hillcrest, they will be playing at home against Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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