Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Hillsboro couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 2-0 to the Ellinwood Eagles on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Trojans in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.

Amyah Werth
| 10/31/25 vs Ellinwood | 17 |
| 10/31/25 vs Humboldt | 18 |
| 10/25/25 @ Moundridge | 14 |
| 10/25/25 @ Sedgwick | 15 |
| 10/20/25 vs Valley Heights | 12 |
| + 15 more games |
Despite the loss, Hillsboro still got an impressive performance from Amyah Werth, who had 17 digs and three assists. Werth has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last 20 times she's played.
Hillsboro's defeat dropped their record down to 33-10. As for Ellinwood, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 44-0.
Hillsboro wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 win against Rossville on the 31st. As for Ellinwood, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Humboldt on the 31st.
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