Hayden hadn't done well against Lansing recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Hayden Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Lansing Lions. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 2-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The match was exciting from start to finish, as two sets needed extra rallies to gain a two-point lead. The match finished with set scores of 25-27, 25-16, 27-25.
Hayden can attribute much of their success to Ella Foster, who had 11 digs.
Hayden's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-2. As for Lansing, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Hayden didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 win against Spring Hill on the 28th. Lansing has also already played their next matchup, a 2-1 victory against Bishop Carroll on the 28th.
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