Author: Chris McGathey

While the Scots struggled through the air, their punishing ground game took control as HP extended its winning streak to seven games. The Scots (7-1, 4-0) can clinch at least a share of the district title next week with a victory at last-place West Mesquite.

See our gallery from the first of three home duals for the Blue Wave to help prepare for the 5A TISCA North Zone Championships in early December.

The Scots rolled to a 10-0 win over Cleburne on Tuesday in the bi-district round of the playoffs, then followed that up with an identical 10-0 shellacking of Hallsville on Thursday at the Seay Tennis Center.

With a win over Longview Friday night, the Scots (5-1, 2-0) have won five consecutive games and are tied with Tyler atop the 7-5A standings. They will next travel to meet McKinney North on Oct. 15.

After wins against Crandall, Greenville, and West Mesquite, the Lady Scots have swept their last seven volleyball matches overall. They will continue district play on Friday by traveling to Forney.

The unbeaten Scots (7-0) topped Allen 14-5, highlighted by wins in girls doubles by the teams of Isabella McElfresh and Eden Rogozinski, Mia Rogozinski and Bella Rosas, and Gabi Rosas and Rebecca Borrego.