The Hutto Lady Hippo varsity volleyball team fell 3-2 to the East View Lady Patriots in their final home match of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Despite the defeat, this is the highest number of sets taken in a loss by the Lady Hippos throughout the season.
The Lady Hippos previously played East View on the road in mid-September, picking up their single victory during district play so far with a 3-1 win.
Junior outside hitter Elania Dodds had 27 attacks, 11 kills, four digs and one ace across all five sets. Senior setter Kharmin Fisher had a season high five aces, with four digs and three kills.
Both teams alternated control throughout the match, with East view taking the first two sets 25-23 and 25-21, respectively. Hutto bounced back to take the third set 25-23 and dominate the fourth set 25-18.
In the tie-breaking match, the Lady Hippos fought but ultimately fell 15-10.
Hutto holds a 1-10 district record and 17-21 overall, sitting at seventh on district rankings.
The Lady Hippos played their final game of the regular season against the Rouse Lady Raiders on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Rouse defeated Hutto 3-0 during the first round of district play. The Lady Raiders hold a 10-1 district record, sitting at first on district rankings and entering the meeting coming off a 3-0 home victory over Vista Ridge.
