By Jeremy McGuire
Hays Post

HAYS-McPherson opened up the first set of the Bullpups’ 4A-Division 1 Sub-State match with Hays High on a 9-0 run and never looked back winning the first set 25-9.  Hays High tried to mount a comeback but could get no closer than six points.  McPherson took the 1-0 lead.

Set two was considerably more competitive with Hays High holding an early two point advantage at 7-5.  McPherson would quickly turn that around, scoring five out of the next eight points and the set was tied at 10 points apiece. That’s when McPherson took control.  The Lady Bullpups built their lead to 17-12 and Hays High answered with a pair of points to make it 17-14.  McPherson closed the set and the match scoring eight out of the last 10 points to win the set (25-16) and the match in two sets.

McPherson went on to defeat Ulysses in two sets to win the sub-state title.  They will open state tournament play next Saturday in Salina.

Hays High ends their season with a record of 14-18. There will be high expectations for this team in 2017.  They will return 11 out of 12 players from their sub-state roster.