# 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.
- Title: Hawks sweep Deacons 3-0 behind dominant net play, strong…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: horace hawks, shanley deacons, volleyball, fargo north dakota, straight sets sweep, audrina ehlert, dela voegele, gabbi sturlaugson, kendall mueller, service aces, net play, news
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/18/hawks-sweep-deacons-3-0-behind-dominant-net-play-strong-serving-run
- Published: 2026-09-18T03:57:22.354+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: horace hawks, shanley deacons, volleyball, fargo north dakota, straight sets sweep, audrina ehlert, dela voegele, gabbi sturlaugson, kendall mueller, service aces, net play, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Strong serving runs and aggressive net play were the keys to Horace's dominant 3-0 sweep.