With only one loss on the season, the Hackett Sr High Lady Hornets are now sitting 10-1 and 9-1. Their lone “L” came at the hands of the Paris Lady Eagles with a score of 3-2. Taking wins from a plethora of talented teams, the Sr Lady Hornets are successfully earning their way towards the top of Victory Mountain. With only two weeks left until district, things are looking good for the Sr Lady Hornets for the chance to be crowned Queens of the Court. This past week, after a canceled game with Lincoln, Hackett went on to chain up the Waldron Lady Bulldogs with three hard-fought sets of 25-18, 25-19, and 25-20.
Senior libero, Kayla Richardson finished the match with 6 assists and 9 digs. Senior setter, Madi Taylor earned 5 digs and 11 assists. Junior setter, Madeline Freeman made 9 aces, 10 kills, 11 assists, 8 digs, and 2 blocks. Senior outside hitter, Rain Vaughn obtained 11 kills and 1 dig. Junior outside hitter, Shayla Foster picked up 1 kill, 1 assist, 7 digs, and 3 blocks. Senior outside hitter, Kandace Byrd snagged 3 aces, 3 kills, 5 digs, and 3 assists. Junior middle blocker, Kenadi Wright secured 7 kills, 1 dig, and 2 blocks. And filling in for Jamye Durham was sophomore, Mackenzie Mendenhall, who acquired 1 ace, 5 kills, 5 digs, and 3 blocks.
Hackett will host two matches in the upcoming week. On October 5, the girls will hit the block party with non-conference opponents the Lavaca Lady Arrows. And on October 8, the Lady Hornets will go for a round two victory as they step up to the Booneville Lady Bearcats. Both matches will start at 4.
Photo by Mandy Foster
