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 Friday. The Hays Hawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rouse Raiders , sneaking past 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hawks also won the last time the pair played on October 1st.
Hays had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 24-26, 21-25, 25-18, 25-15, 15-9.
Hays was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Rouse still got an impressive performance from Mary Schirpik, who had 31 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Schirpik has posted since back in September.
Hays moved to 21-23 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Rouse, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 20-24 record.
Hays will face off against Glenn at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rouse, they will head out to take on Cedar Park at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cedar Park will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Rouse surely won't give up without a fight.
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