The 9th-ranked Hays High volleyball team opened their season with a pair of wins Thursday in Larned. The Indians defeated Larned 25-13, 25-15 then knocked off La Crosse 27-25, 25-19.
The first match against Larned, Tessa Stickel had 6 kills and Audra Schmeidler had 4 kills. Schmeidler added 4 serving aces. Albany Schaffer led the way with 12 digs. Kylie Brown added 3 blocks and Taylor Groen-Younger had 11 assists.
The second match against Lacrosse, Tessa Stickel again led the way with 10 kills. Kylie Brown followed with 8. Taylor Groen-Younger recorded 17 assists and Albany Schaffer had 2 service aces and 14 digs.
The Indians are off until September 10th when they travel to Dodge City.