Volleyball Recap: Hamlin Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Chargers

Previous 5 Games

11/21/25 vs Dakota Valley	0-3
11/20/25 vs Clark/Willow Lake	3-1
11/11/25 vs West Central	3-2
11/06/25 vs Sioux Valley	3-0
11/04/25 vs Deuel	3-0

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Hamlin couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 3-0 to the Dakota Valley Panthers on Friday. The Chargers' loss signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak.

Hamlin's defeat dropped their record down to 22-5. As for Dakota Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 33-3 record this season.

Hamlin has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Sioux Falls Christian on the 22nd. As for Dakota Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory against Dell Rapids on the 22nd.