Sacred Heart lost to Smithton back in October of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Gremlins were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Tigers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Gremlins.
While Sacred Heart won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 25-14, 25-21.

Sophie Hesse
09/18/25 vs Smithton | 22 |
09/11/25 @ Tipton | 17 |
09/04/25 vs Crest Ridge | 15 |
09/16/25 vs Green Ridge | 10 |
09/10/25 @ Sweet Springs | 9 |
Leading Sacred Heart to victory were Ava Judd and Sophie Hesse. Judd had ten digs, two blocks, and two aces, while Hesse had 22 digs. Those 22 digs gave Hesse a new career-high.
Sacred Heart now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Smithton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sacred Heart will host Bunceton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Smithton, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Prairie Home at 5:00 p.m.
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