
Huskies
09/20/25 vs Hickory | 1-2 |
09/20/25 vs Brevard | 2-0 |
09/20/25 @ Brevard | 2-0 |
09/20/25 vs Enka | 2-0 |
09/19/25 vs Cherokee | 2-0 |
It was a good run, but Ashe County unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-match winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Hickory Red Tornadoes by a score of 2-1. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Tornadoes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Ashe County lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Kinzley Blevins, who had 12 digs and two aces. Gracie Finley was another key player, getting ten kills, ten digs, and two blocks.
Hickory's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ryan Hines led the charge by getting 13 assists and seven digs. That's the most digs Hines has posted over her last seven contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Kate Stewart, who had 12 digs and one assist.
Ashe County's defeat dropped their record down to 16-5. As for Hickory, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season.
Ashe County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-2 victory against Alexander Central on the 22nd. As for Hickory, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against North Lincoln on the 23rd.
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