Hays hasn't had much luck against Rouse recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hays Hawks' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Rouse Raiders at 5:00 p.m.
Hays came up short against Liberty Hill on Tuesday, falling 3-0.
Hays took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-19, 25-23.
Meanwhile, Rouse came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Lobos 3-0.
The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-14, 25-14.
Rouse's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Mary Schirpik, who had ten digs, and Addison Lundquist, who had eight digs, two aces, and a kill. Lundquist is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last 33 games she's played.
Hays' defeat dropped their record down to 20-23. As for Rouse, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-23.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Hays has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6 aces per game. However, it's not like Rouse struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Hays came out on top in a nail-biter against Rouse in their previous matchup on October 1st, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hays since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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