It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Science Hill had no problem doing just that on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Cocke County Fighting Cocks. The win was nothing new for the Hilltoppers as they're now sitting on six straight.
While Science Hill won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-11.
Science Hill was led to victory by Campbell Hixson and Claire Hunter. Hixson had 16 digs and three aces, while Hunter had ten digs. Hixson is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Science Hill's victory bumped their record up to 35-5. As for Cocke County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-7.
Science Hill will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Tennessee at 5:30 p.m. Science Hill will be looking to keep their 14-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Cocke County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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