The Hopkinsville Lady Tigers and the Christian County Lady Colonels faced off for the final time in the regular season on Monday evening, and it was the latter that was able to get the last laugh with a 3-0 sweep.
The two teams played a total of 68 games against each other before tonight’s matchup, and the Lady Colonels led the all-time series 47 games to 21. Despite Hopkinsville having won their last two games, Christian County was able to add one more game to that 47.
The Lady Colonels came out strong and set the tone for the rest of the game in the first set. They led 9-3 going into the first timeout of the set, and by the time the second came around, that lead had built to 21-12. Christian County was able to hold their lead and win the first set with a score of 25-13.
The Lady Tigers started the second set 4-2, but Christian County was able to bounce back in commanding fashion. They scored nine straight points and took an 11-4 lead, and they took that momentum and ran with it to a 20-12 lead into a late timeout. Hopkinsville made a small comeback to make it 24-19, but the Lady Colonels were able to get the final point they needed to win 25-20.
The third and final set was a close one for the majority of it, as the two teams were tied at 17 points each. But after that, Christian County was able to take control and win the game 25-19.
This game ends the rivalry before the two schools consolidate into one, and Christian County was able to get the final victory.
They will be looking to win back-to-back in their next game against the Fort Campbell Lady Falcons on Tuesday, October 14. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Christian County High School.
As for the Lady Tigers, they will be hoping that they can bounce back and end the season on the right note against the Lady Storm of Hopkins County Central on Tuesday, October 14. Hopkinsville’s final game of the regular season is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Hopkinsville High.
