After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lyle/Pacelli, Houston was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Schaeffer Academy Lions. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hurricanes also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2024.
Houston was especially dominant in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-20, 25-17.
Olivia Yohe had a dynamite game, getting 13 digs and eight aces. Yohe is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 12 every time she's taken the court this season. Averie Evanson was another key player, getting six kills, five aces, four digs, and two blocks.
They weren't the only good server: Houston was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Schaeffer Academy only served two aces.
Schaeffer Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eliana Lanners, who had 11 digs and nine assists. Another player making a difference was Lily Morrisey, who had seven digs and one block.
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| 09/02/25 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 10/08/24 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 09/12/24 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 09/07/24 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 10/10/23 - Home | 3-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Houston's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Schaeffer Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Houston will host Mabel-Canton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Hurricanes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Schaeffer Academy, they will welcome Lanesboro at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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