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Prep Volleyball: Hancock takes down George County again in Class 6A South State finals

A female volleyball player wearing a jersey with the number 2 prepares to set the ball during a game, with spectators in the background.
Hancock’s Madison Reso sets up a shot vs. George County Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

By Sam Staff/Sports Writer

KILN — Round four goes to home-standing Hancock.

The Lady Hwks swept past George County 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-17) Monday night in the Class 6A South State championship match-up. The win moves Hancock to 25-8 overall, but more importantly punches the ticket for the Lady Hawks back to the overall state championship round later this week.

A volleyball player in a blue and red uniform prepares to receive the ball while diving forward on the court, with a teammate in the background and spectators watching.
Hancock libero Lexi dreher returns a shot vs. George County Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player in a white jersey with 'Rebels' on it, number 22, is poised to receive a volleyball during a game, with teammates in the background.
George County ‘s Destini Merrit returns a shot vs. Hancock Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player attempting a spike over a block at the net, with two opposing players reaching up to defend.
Hancock’s Paityn Langley goes up for the kills as George County defenders Claire Christian (23) and Kyleigh Howell oppose Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

Hancock will face Center Hill Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m, in Clinton at A.E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College for the overall Class 6A state title.

Monday night’s match-up marked the fourth straight season that the Lady Hawks have faced GCHS for the South State championship. Hancock returns to Clinton this time after the Lady Rebels played for the state title last year.

George County, which has now lost in this round three-out-0f the past four years, end their season at 27-12 overall.

A volleyball player wearing a black uniform with the number 3 is setting the ball above her head while another player watches in the background. The scene is set in a gym with a volleyball net and a mural of an eagle behind.
George County ‘s Mallorie King sets up a shot vs. Hancock Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball match scene showing two players at the net attempting to block a ball, with a player in a black jersey and number 23 in the foreground, and two opposing players in white jerseys with the team name 'Hawks' visible.
George County’s Claire Christian leaps for the kill as Hancock defenders Madison Moran (13). and Hartleigh Ladner defend at the net Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player spikes the ball over the net while two opposing players jump to block. The scene is in a gym with spectators in the background.
Hancock’s Kaitlyn Reso stretches out for a shot at the net as George County’s Kyleigh Howell (9) and Lexi Eubanks defend at the net Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)

The Lady Hawks got 14 kills and 10 digs from Blythe Martinez, as well as 13 digs from Lexi Dreher in the winning effort. Hancock’s Madison Reso, the Class 6A “Miss Volleyball” in the state of Mississippi this season, registered an impressive 24 assists also,

Hancock will now meet Center Hill, which won the Class 6A North State title Monday night as well  after pulling off a huge road upset over powerful Neshoba Central 3-1.

The Lady Mustangs are no 17-11, and NCHS ends the season at 34-6.

A volleyball player wearing a white and navy uniform with the number 5 celebrates enthusiastically with arms raised. Another teammate is nearby, sharing in the excitement. The background features a cheering crowd in a gymnasium.
Hancock’s Blyth Martinez reacts with her teammates after a key point vs. George County Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball player jumps to spike the ball over the net during a match, while two opposing players prepare to block. The scene captures the intensity of the game with spectators in the background.
Hancock’s Blyth Martinez goes up for the kill at the net as George County’s Kennedi Jenkins (right) and Lexi Eubanks defend Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
A volleyball coach discussing strategies with players during a timeout, with team members in athletic uniforms displaying team numbers.
Hancock head coach Tanner Smith talks with his team during a time out vs. George County Monday night. (Photo by Allan Ritter)
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