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H-M-S rallies past West Sioux in volleyball regional opener

West Sioux won the first set but Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn had the last word in the opening round of the Class 2A regional volleyball tournament. H-M-S earned the 3-1 win by scores of 21-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, on Oct. 16 in Hartley.

The Hawks broke out to an 8-1 lead in the first set, only to see West Sioux rally to go ahead. The score remained tight the rest of the way, but H-M-S could not overcome the Falcons.

"Starting the first set we came out very strong. Unfortunately we let it slip, struggling with some serve receive and serving, allowing West Sioux to take it from us," Hawk coach Cheryl...