Hornets
| 10/10/25 vs Buna | 3-2 |
| 10/02/25 @ East Chambers | 3-0 |
| 09/30/25 vs Anahuac | 3-0 |
Hardin waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within a single set of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Buna Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since August 27, 2024.
Hardin was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-19, 15-11.
Despite the loss, Buna still got an impressive performance from Madysson Merkelz, who had 20 digs and three assists. Merkelz has been hot recently, having posted 12 or more digs the last four times she's played.
Hardin's victory bumped their record up to 16-14. As for Buna, their defeat ended a three-match streak of away wins and brought them to 18-18.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Hardin will take on rival Kirbyville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Buna is set to face off against their familiar foe Orangefield at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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