Hays hasn't had much luck against Rouse recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hays Hawks will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Rouse Raiders, where the match is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
Hays lost 3-0 to Liberty Hill on Friday.
The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-13, 25-12.
Hays' loss came about despite a quality game from Olivia Conway, who had 13 digs.
Meanwhile, Rouse came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Lobos.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-7, 25-18.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rouse to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mary Schirpik, who had 24 digs. Schirpik is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cori Northcut, who had ten digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Rouse was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Hays' defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-20. As for Rouse, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-20.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's contest: Hays has really dialed in their serving game this season, having averaged 5.7 aces per game. However, it's not like Rouse struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Hays suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Rouse when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Hays have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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