Benedictine started strong in the first set, capitalizing on a service error by Hope International to secure an early lead. With
Railey Druxman serving an ace and
Hailey White and
Amanda Klotz delivering effective kills, Benedictine built momentum, leading 6-2. Solid defensive plays, including a key block by
Kylie Bartel and
Hailey White, kept Hope International at bay. A series of service aces from
Annika Wallace and
Railey Druxman extended the lead, forcing Hope International to call two timeouts in an effort to regain control. Despite a brief rally by Hope, Benedictine maintained their composure with consistent kills from Bartel, Klotz, and Druxman. Benedictine sealed the set at 25-14 with a decisive kill by Druxman, showcasing a dominant all-around performance.
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Benedictine came out strong in the second set, overcoming early pressure from Hope International to secure a commanding 25-15 victory. After a closely contested start, Benedictine gained momentum with crucial kills from
Kylie Bartel and
Gracelynn Nez. Key defensive plays, including a timely block by
Hailey White and
Jewel Carling, helped Benedictine hold off Hope's advances. A string of service aces by
Annika Wallace in the second half of the set pushed Benedictine ahead, while errors from Hope International sealed their fate. Benedictine closed out the set with a decisive run, capped by another attack error from Hope, clinching the win at 25-15.
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In the third set, Benedictine bounced back from an early five-point deficit to clinch a 25-19 victory over Hope International. The set began with Hope International taking a 5-0 lead, but Benedictine responded with strong plays, including kills by
Railey Druxman,
Hailey White, and
Megan Hicks. A service ace by
Kylie Bartel and key contributions from the bench players narrowed the gap. Benedictine's defense also stepped up, with crucial blocks by
Amanda Klotz and
Jewel Carling. Down 17-16, Benedictine rallied with a series of aggressive attacks, led by Bartel's three consecutive kills, sealing the set with a dominant 8-2 run.Â
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Key Individuals:
Kylie Bartel: 15 kills, 1 ace, 2 blocks, 9 digs
Railey Druxman: 10 kills, 3 aces, 11 digs
Annika Wallace: 11 assists, 3 aces, 7 digs
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Looking Ahead: The Redhawks are back on the court Wednesday, October 30
th as they have their last home game and senior night at 6:00 PM.Â
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