Caldwell County defeated Hopkins County Central for the 21st straight time — but needed five sets to extend its winning streak against its 7th District adversary.
The Lady Tiger volleyball team picked up an 18-25, 25-16, 25-22, 24-26, 15-12 decision in Mortons Gap Tuesday night.
Caldwell, now 10-9 overall and 2-1 in the district, had not dropped a set to the Lady Storm since the 2017 season.
The Lady Tigers are now 45-1 all-time against Hopkins Central.
Ellie Ramey had eight kills, 10 digs and four aces while Brylee Butts had eight kills, a block and three digs in the victory.
Katie Menser added six kills and three digs. Benashka Thomas recorded five kills, a block and three aces. Lily Hoard had two kills and 12 digs.
Kyndra Winters tallied 29 assists, six digs and three aces. Claire Knoth had 22 digs, an ace and an assist.
T.J. Goodwin added 10 digs while Rylee Thompson had a kill and four digs.
Hopkins Central is now 7-14 and 0-3.
Caldwell’s girls will play at home on Thursday when they host Livingston Central.
