The Hackett Sr High Lady Hornets are unstoppable this year with their high powered volleyball skills and the season is just getting started. Sitting with an overall record of 7-2-1 and a 4-0 undefeated conference record, the Lady Hornets will only get better from here. Recently, Hackett placed third at the Alma Volleyball Invitational and so far this week, they have defeated the Mansfield Lady Tigers and the Decatur Lady Bulldogs.
On Monday, September 9, the Lady Hornets gave no mercy to the Lady Tigers when they overthrew them 3-1 on their own court. Rain Vaughn ended the night with 9 kills and 3 blocks. Madeline Freeman secured 5 aces, 8 kills, and 15 digs. Kandace Byrd made 5 kills and 11 digs. Kenadi Wright secured 3 blocks. Jamye Durham obtained 4 kills and 4 blocks. Shayla Foster netted 15 digs. And Kayla Richardson acquired 17 digs.
When it came to Hackett hosting Decatur on Tuesday, September 10, the Lady Bulldogs had no idea what they were in for. Zero leniency was given to Decatur as they retreated defeated with their tails tucked while the Lady Hornets stole the show 3-0. Durham and Vaughn tallied 7 and 5 kills respectively while Freeman and Holt earned a combined 11 aces during the match.
Hackett fans are in for a huge night when the Lady Hornets host the Lavaca Lady Golden Arrows on Thursday, September 12 at 4 p.m. While both teams sit undefeated 4-0 in their conference play record, the results of this game will give a pretty good understanding of who is really in charge of the 2A West Division.