The Hawkins Lady Hawks won both of their district volleyball matches last week, defeating Alba-Golden on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Union Grove on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Hawkins hosted Alba-Golden on Tuesday and won in four sets, 3-1. The victory followed a five-set win over Big Sandy on Oct. 1.
The Lady Hawks returned to the court Thursday and defeated Union Grove in four sets, 3-1. Hawkins had lost to Union Grove in three sets during their first district meeting Sept. 22.
Keiper Pruitt recorded a career-high 43 digs against Union Grove. Lacy Williams added 25 digs, while Vanessa Vargas finished with 19.
Haylee Skipworth led Hawkins with 12 kills and five blocks. Amira Meeks added nine kills and two blocks, while Payton Christian and Brooklynn Redding each recorded six kills. Ava Ellison finished with 38 assists.
The two wins extended Hawkins’ winning streak to three matches and improved the Lady Hawks’ record to 16-12 overall and 3-2 in district play.
Hawkins was in third place in the district standings following Thursday’s win. The Lady Hawks also held an 8-1 record at home this season.
Hawkins will host Como-Pickton on Friday, Oct. 16, at 4:30 p.m. for Senior Night before traveling to Big Sandy on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and then to Alba-Golden on Oct. 23, for their final regular-season match against Alba-Golden, which begins at 4:30 p.m.