Hays hadn't done well against Rouse recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hays Hawks skirted past the Rouse Raiders 3-2. For the Hawks, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 defeat the Raiders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Hays took Rouse into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 25-21, 24-26, 25-19, 15-11.
Olivia Conway was the offensive standout of the game as she had 12 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Rouse had strong showings from Mary Schirpik, who had 39 digs, and Addison Lundquist, who had six digs and three aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Cori Northcut, who had 12 digs.
Hays' record is now 17-20. As for Rouse, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 16-21 record.
Hays will venture away from home to face off against Glenn at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rouse, they will welcome Cedar Park at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Park is coming into the contest with six straight victories on the road, so Rouse will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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