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East Lawrence edges Hatton in five-set thriller for first area win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

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Summary

East Lawrence secured its first victory in Class 3A, Area 9 by defeating Hatton in five sets on September 15. The match concluded with set scores of 22-25, 28-26, 25-16, 22-24, and 15-5. East Lawrence, led by senior Macey Austin's impressive performance, had to overcome a fourth-set loss to rally in the final set. The Eagles showed improved teamwork and focus compared to their recent match against Danville, where they had previously led before faltering. With this win, both East Lawrence and Hatton now have a 1-1 record in the area standings.

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By the Numbers

•East Lawrence won their first area match against Hatton on September 15.
•Macey Austin led East Lawrence with 10 kills and 22 digs.
•East Lawrence rallied after losing the fourth set to win the final set 15-5.
•Hatton struggled in the deciding set, hitting the net multiple times.
•Both teams now hold a 1-1 record in Class 3A, Area 9.

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What they're saying

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Sep. 15—CADDO — After a loss in the fourth set against Hatton, East Lawrence head coach Savannah Kimbrell couldn't help but feel a sense of deja-vu on Monday night. Last Thursday, her Eagles lost a match to Danville in which they led 2-1 just to drop the final sets. But against Hatton on Monday, they refused the repeat and put away the Hornets in five sets (22-25, 28-26, 25-16, 22-24,15-5) for ...
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