Willard's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Hillcrest Hornets with a sharp 3-0 victory.
Willard was especially dominant in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 25-16, 25-18, 25-12.
Willard's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kallee Sutphen led the charge by getting 12 digs and seven kills. The team also got some help from Ava Simpson, who had 15 digs and two aces.
Despite the defeat, Hillcrest had strong showings from Nicholette Guavis, who had 19 digs and four assists, and Averie Gerald, who had 11 digs and five kills.
Willard's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hillcrest, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Willard wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat against Ozark on the 10th. As for Hillcrest, they have also already played their next game, a 3-1 victory against Cassville on the 10th.
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