Hays and Smithson Valley squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Hays had to settle for second. They lost 3-0 to the Smithson Valley Rangers. The Hawks haven't had much luck with the Rangers recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-12, 25-20.
When it comes to explaining why Hays lost, don't look at Zoe Siciliano. Despite the final result, she had ten digs and 19 assists. Siciliano has been hot for a while, having posted 13 or more assists the last 18 times she's played.
Smithson Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Berkley Bates, who had 16 digs. Marlowe Berry was another key player, getting five digs and 18 assists.
Hays' loss dropped their record down to 22-24. As for Smithson Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 27-15 record this season.
Hays does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Smithson Valley, they will face off against Seguin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smithson Valley is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
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