Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Harding County couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Warner Monarchs on Thursday, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Ranchers have suffered since November 12, 2024.
Warner's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tatum Hanson led the charge by getting seven digs and two aces. Hanson has been hot recently, having also posted 12 or more assists the last four times she's played. Keira Steger was another key player, getting 12 digs and two assists.
Ranchers
| 11/20/25 vs Warner | 0-3 |
| 11/11/25 vs Wolsey-Wessington | 3-1 |
| 11/06/25 vs Faith | 3-1 |
| 11/04/25 vs Timber Lake | 3-0 |
| 10/27/25 @ Bison | 3-0 |
The loss snapped Harding County's winning streak at seven matches and leaves them with a 28-4 record. As for Warner, they are on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 19 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 33-6 record this season.
Harding County and Warner are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Ranchers will challenge Gayville-Volin at 12:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Warner, they will take on Northwestern Area at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
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