It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hatley had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Water Valley Blue Devils. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.
The match finished with set scores of 25-5, 25-20, 25-9.

Abigail Chism
| 10/04/25 vs Water Valley | 13 |
| 10/02/25 vs Myrtle | 54 |
| 09/30/25 vs Belmont | 14 |
| 09/29/25 @ Baldwyn | 33 |
| 09/23/25 @ Hamilton | 27 |
| + 12 more games |
Hatley found their leader in sophomore Abigail Chism, who had 13 digs and six aces. Chism is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in each of the last 17 games she's played. Taylor Moffett also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
Hatley was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September.
The win got Hatley back to even at 15-15. As for Water Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Hatley has already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Kemper County on the 7th. Water Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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