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Prep Volleyball Playoffs: It’s time for round 4 between Lady Hawks & Lady Rebels for South State title

Two volleyball players on the court during a match, with one player in a pink jersey focused on gameplay.
Hancock senior standout Madison Reso was named “Class 6A Miss Volleyball” in the state of Mississippi this week. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A coach enthusiastically applauds during a volleyball game, smiling and encouraging the players in the background.
George County head coach Laney Christian cheers on her Lady Rebels. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

By Curtis Rockwell/Sports Director

KILN — Are you ready for round four?

On Monday night, Hancock will host George County in the Class 6A South State prep volleyball championship match with a trip to the overall state finals round on the line.

On Thursday night, the Lady Rebels swept past Picayune 3-0 (25-17, 25-7, 25-17). George County moves to 27-11 overall with the win, while the season ends for the Lady Tide at 10-19.

A volleyball player in a pink jersey is about to hit the ball over the net, while two defenders in blue jerseys jump to block.
Hancock’s Madison Moran goes up for a kill in recent action for the Lady Hawks. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player in action, wearing a white and maroon jersey with the word 'REBEL' and the number 1, prepares to receive a volleyball during a game. She is focused and positioned on the court, with a teammate in the background.
George County Kennedi Jenkins returns a shot for the Lady Rebels. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

On the same night, home-standing Hancock also came up with a sweep over fellow Region 4-6A foe Long Beach 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-6). the win pushes the Lady Hawks to 24-8 overall so far this season, while the season comes to an end for the Lady Bearcats at 9-11.

Hancock got 13 kills from Blythe Martinez and Madison Moran had 11 kills. Martinez added four kills and six digs as well, while Madison Reso recorded 24 assists in the winning effort.

Reso was named the “Class 6A Miss Volleyball” in the state earlier in the day.

A volleyball player in a white jersey with 'REBELS' and the number '23' is jumping to hit a volleyball over the net in a gymnasium, with an American flag in the background.
George County’s Claire Christian goes up for a kill in recent action for the Lady Rebels. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A volleyball player in a pink jersey jumps to set the ball during a match, with teammates and spectators in the background.
Hancock’s Paityn Langley goes up for a kill in recent action for the Lady Hawks. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

This marks the fourth straight season these two teams have faced off for the South State championship.

Last season, George County swept Hancock 3-0 at home in Sellers Gymnasium in Lucedale to take the Class 6A South State title. the Lady Rebels then fell to Lake Cormorant 3-0 in the state finals.

Two years ago, Hancock went into Lucedale and swept the Lady Rebels 3-0 to take the South State crown. The Lady Hawks then also fell to Lake Cormorant 3-0 in the state finals.

In 2023, Hancock nipped GCHS 3-2 in the South State title tilt as well.

A volleyball player in a pink jersey leaps to spike the ball over the net, while a defender in a blue jersey reaches up to block her. The scene is set in a gymnasium with a banner reading 'LADY HAWKS' in the background.
Hancock’s Hartleigh Ladnier goes up a kill in recent action for the Lady Hawks. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player in action, preparing to receive a ball in a gym, wearing a white jersey with the number 9, black shorts, and colorful athletic shoes.
George County’s Kyleigh Howell returns a shot for the Lady Rebels. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

The winner of Monday’s Hancock-George County match-up will move on to face either Neshoba Central or Center Hill Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., at Robinson-Hale Coliseum in Clinton on the campus of Mississippi College for the overall Class 5A state championship.

Neshoba Central takes on Center Hill for the North State crown Monday night.

A female volleyball player wearing a white jersey with the number 3 and 'REbels' printed on it, is reaching up to set a volleyball during a match, with teammates and spectators in the background.
George County’s Mallorie King sets up a shot for the Lady Rebels. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
A volleyball player in a pink long-sleeve shirt and black shorts is preparing to receive the ball in a gymnasium during a match.
Hancock’s Abby Wilson returns a shot in recent action for the Lady Hawks. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
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