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Prep SportsWednesday, November 4

McCracken County sweeps Christian County in the state volleyball opener

The 5AM Hopkinsville teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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The ' first state tournament run ended Monday night in Paducah, where host McCracken County swept them 25-13, 25-14 and 25-11. Christian County led 10-7 early in the first set, then McCracken ripped off a 13-1 run and never looked back. The Lady Mustangs are a 14-time region champion, and they played in front of a loud, packed home crowd.

McCracken County swept Christian County in the state opener

  • Christian County0
    McCracken County3
    FinalKHSAA State Volleyball Tournament opening round, Monday in Paducah

Sources: WHOP Radio, Kentucky New Era, The Paducah Sun

Freshman Sammy Walker had eight kills, and senior Madysen Taggart finished with six kills and five blocks. Head coach Zach Hardison said he called a late timeout just to tell his team how proud he was of it. The Lady Tigers got to Paducah by beating Henderson County 3-1 for the program's first regional championship.

  • Lady Tigers' record: 26-14 in their inaugural season
  • McCracken County's record: 25-15
  • Next: McCracken plays Louisville Assumption Friday at George Rogers Clark

McCracken County scored 25 points in every set

13Set 125
14Set 225
11Set 325

Sources: WHOP Radio, Kentucky New Era, The Paducah Sun

Sources: WHOP Radio, Kentucky New Era, The Paducah Sun

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