Wall Lady Hawks Down Holliday to Claim Regional Championship

Wall's strong showing continued into Set 2. After a back-and-forth through most of the frame, Peyton Dickson scored eight points in a row for the Lady Hawks, including five aces, to give Wall a two-set advantage, 25-14.

Holliday proved that they belonged in the Regional Final in Set 3. The Lady Eagles took advantage of some mental slipups by Wall to build an early lead. Holliday carried that momentum throughout the third set, pulling away and climbing back into the match, 15-25.

However, Wall would not be denied. The Lady Hawks had zero momentum entering Set 4, but proved once again that they are the team to beat in this side of the bracket. A fierce back-and-forth ensued. Long rallies, several blocks, and superb defense allowed Wall to take the lead. Big blocks by Emery Harper pushed Wall to 20 points first, and the Lady Hawks never looked back. Wall claimed victory in Set 4, 25-16, and the match, 3-1.

Enough cannot be said about Lexi Kemp and Shyanne Floyd's defense. Kemp, in the libero position, kept the Lady Hawks in the game time after time, while Floyd added an extra spark off the bench. Wall's serves also proved pivotal. Peyton Dickson, Kynlee Stevens, and Hadley Kadlacek had several aces at times when the Lady Hawks needed points the most. Overall, it was a great team win.

With the victory, the Lady Hawks advance to the State Semifinal. Wall will play Boyd on Saturday, November 15. The time and place for that matchup is still TBD.