Hackett faced Shiloh Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Hornets came up short against the Saints, falling 3-0. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Saints apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Shiloh Christian scored at least 21 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-23, 25-23.
Michaelyn Freeman paced Hackett's offense, picking up 14 kills. Freeman got some help from Catelyn Edwards and her 16 assists. Ryleigh Decker controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Shiloh Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bristol Bonanno, who had 22 digs and two aces. Bonanno has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last eight times she's played. Kennedy Brown was another key player, getting 15 assists and six digs.
This is the second loss in a row for Hackett and nudges their season record down to 16-5-2. As for Shiloh Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hackett will host South Side at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shiloh Christian, they will welcome Farmington at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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