The Hutto Lady Hippo varsity volleyball team fought hard but fell 3-1 to the Vandegrift Lady Vipers at home on Tuesday, Oct. 13, picking up their 25th lost set during district play.
This was the second meeting against Vandegrift this season, with the Hippos visiting for the first contest and succumbing in straight sets.
Hutto junior outside hitter Elania Dodds led the squad in attacks at 23, with six kills and one ace. Senior opposite- side hitter Lola Polsley picked up six kills, 14 attacks and two solo blocks.
Vandegrift entered the match determined to repeat history, taking the first and second sets 25-19 and 25-21, respectively. Hutto struck back in the third set, defeating the Lady Vipers 25-19. The final match brought an early Hutto defeat, ending with a 25-15 victory by Vandegrift.
This loss extends the Hippo downward streak to four, bringing their overall record to 16-19 and 1-8 for district play.
The Hippos will look to turn around the remainder of their season as they host the Leander Lady Lions on Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Previously this season, Leander defeated Hutto 3-1 in the first around of district play.
Leander holds a 2-7 district record, looking to shake off a 3-1 road defeat by the Vista Ridge Lady Rangers.
Hippo junior outside hitter Elania Dodds spikes the ball during a regular season game. Photo by Larry Pelchat
