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Hawks sweep Deacons 3-0 behind dominant net play, strong serving run
Horace volleyball dominates Shanley with sharp net play and service aces in straight-sets victory.
In brief
Horace volleyball dominates Shanley with sharp net play and service aces in straight-sets victory. Strong serving runs and aggressive net play were the keys to Horace's dominant 3-0 sweep. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Hawks dominate Deacons 3-0
Horace volleyball swept Shanley in straight sets, winning 25-18 in the first set and taking the next two to complete the shutout victory.
Ehlert forces early free ball
Audrina Ehlert's serve forced Shanley into a free ball situation early in the first set, giving Horace the opening to take control.
Voegele and Sturlaugson build lead
Dela Voegele applied pressure with a heavy right-side swing, then Gabbi Sturlaugson capitalized on another free ball by drilling a shot through the middle to build separation.
Mueller's aces spark set point
Kendall Mueller took over at the service line with back-to-back aces that sparked an unanswered run and pushed Horace directly to set point.
Sturlaugson blocks to seal set
On the final rally of set one, Gabbi Sturlaugson applied pressure with a sweeper attack and then shut down Shanley's counter-attack with a solo block to cap the 25-18 win.
Hawks carry momentum to finish
Horace carried the momentum from the first set through the rest of the match, taking sets two and three to complete the 3-0 sweep.
What matters most
Strong serving runs and aggressive net play were the keys to Horace's dominant 3-0 sweep.
