LARNED — Ellinwood's hard-fought 23-25, 27-25, 26-24 victory over Hoisington lived up to a matchup between state-ranked powers.

The No. 2 ranked Eagles matched the Cardinals blow-for-blow with hustling defense, pinpoint passing and quality winners. Every point was hotly-contested.

LARNED—Ellinwood def. Hoisington 23-25, 27-25, 26-24; Ellinwood def. Hill City, 25-7, 25-7; Ellinwood def. Larned, 25-6, 25-7; Hoisington def. Hill City; Hoisington def. Larned; Larned vs. Hill City

NICKERSON—Smoky Valley def. Nickerson, 25-20, 25-20; Smoky Valley def. Chapman, 25-8, 25-12; Nickerson def. Chapman, 25-17, 25-10