Volleyball Recap: Sulphur Springs Find Success

By Team Reports Oct 29, 2024, 7:34am

Volleyball Recap: Sulphur Springs Wildcats vs. Paris Wildcats

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After losing to Paris the last time they met, Sulphur Springs decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Sulphur Springs Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Paris Wildcats on Thursday, sneaking past 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Sulphur Springs.

Sulphur Springs wouldn't go down easily and took Paris into a fifth set where they got it done with a seven-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 23-25, 23-25, 25-13, 15-8.

Rainey Johnson paced Sulphur Springs' offense, picking up 16 kills. Johnson got some help from Harper Hodges and her 26 assists. Tessa Allen controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.

Sulphur Springs has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 24-14 record this season. As for Paris, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 26-14 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sulphur Springs will host Bonham at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bonham is coming into the contest with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Sulphur Springs will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Paris, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Pittsburg at 6:00 p.m.

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