Haxtun was the 2-0 winner over Hi-Plains when they last played one another back in October of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Fightin' Bulldogs fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 3-2 on Friday.
Haxtun wouldn't go down easily and took Hi-Plains into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking eight-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-21, 16-25, 25-18, 15-7.
Haxtun has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Hi-Plains, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Haxtun wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 win against Idalia on the 21st. As for Hi-Plains, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Lone Star at 4:00 p.m.
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