Hillsboro goes back-to-back in Class 2A

DODGE CITY, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - The Hillsboro Trojans repeated as Class 2A State Volleyball champions with a two-set victory over the Hoxie Indians.

Hoxie came into the championship match with a dominating 25-13, 25-13 victory over fellow Mid-Continent League member Smith Center.

Hillsboro cooled down the potent Hoxie attack by going up 9-1 in the first set. Hillsboro would win the set 25-11. Savannah Shahan had two kills and an ace in the set.

Hoxie’s attack came back in the second set. They built a 4-3 lead early. Hillsboro would come back to lead at 8-7.

The teams would trade points and side outs until Hillsboro led 21-19.

The Trojans held onto the lead for the rest of the set. They would win the set 25-22 to take the match.

The win gave the Trojans their second State title in two years. Of the twelve players suited up, only four were upperclassmen.