If Caldwell was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Aggieland HomeSchool last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Caldwell Hornets took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the BVCHEA HomeSchool Mustangs on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
The final score came out to 25-23, 25-14, 21-25, 25-19.
Caldwell's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mayzi Witherwax, who had 13 digs.
BVCHEA HomeSchool found their leader in underclassman Lexy Rendon, who had 13 digs and three aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Rendon now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played.
Caldwell has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-25 record this season. As for BVCHEA HomeSchool, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 26-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Caldwell will take on Bellville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bellville is coming into the game with nine straight wins at home, so Caldwell will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for BVCHEA HomeSchool, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Iola at 6:00 p.m. Iola will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something BVCHEA HomeSchool surely won't give up without a fight.
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