Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Third-set rally sends H-M-S to win over Generals

Serving woes prove crucial in loss to rated Jays

Strong net play and a late rally in the third set propelled Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn past Sibley-Ocheyedan, 3-1, in non-conference volleyball action Sept. 8 at Sibley. Set scores in favor of H-M-S were 25-22, 17-25, 25-21 and 25-17.

"We played very well. It was a fun night," said Hawk coach Cheryl Kroese.

The teams traded leads throughout the first set, which H-M-S claimed by scoring the final four points. The Generals led during most of the second set to even the match.

A pivotal point was the Hawks' rally in the third set. They led early but the Generals eventually pulled out to a 21-14 advant...