HACKETT- Media outlets across western Arkansas and even statewide have predicted the Hackett Lady Hornets to compete again for a Class 3A state title in October. Tonight, at Hackett Gymnasium, the Lady Hornets hosted the Paris Lady Eagles in a 3A West showdown.
Hackett looked the part of a championship team from the very first point until the completion of a three-set sweep of the Lady Eagles. With the win, Hackett improves their conference record to 2-0 after the first week of 3A West play, and Paris’s record drops to 1-1 on the young conference season. The Lady Hornets also remain undefeated overall in the 2023 season.
The Lady Hornets’ big, athletic, and experienced front line were too much for the young Lady Eagles. Hackett consistently pounded hard spikes into the Paris court and forced the Lady Eagles to scramble to keep volleys alive. In their backcourt, the Lady Hornets played “lights out”, saving points and converting them into scoring opportunities.
Paris competed hard, and coach Josh Hart will have many positive things to share with his young team as they turn their attentions to the resumption of conference play after the Labor Day break. With tonight’s road trip to Hackett behind them, the Lady Eagles’ schedule will become more favorable in the coming weeks. Paris has a big game coming up next week when they host the Booneville Lady Bearcats that could position the winner of that match with a path to the number two seed in the regular season and into the post-season district tournament.
Congratulations to the Hacket Lady Hornets and coach Bridget Freeman on a big win. Hackett will travel to Charleston on Tuesday, September 5 following the Labor Day break. Paris will host Booneville at Paris Gymnasium on that same date.
Stay with RNN Sports as we follow the race in the 3A West!
