by Nikki Rush. The Red ….

by Nikki Rush. The Red Hawks came as close as 21-18, but another kill by Handran helped the Spartans pull away for the win.

In the second set, the Spartans needed to go into comeback mode after falling behind by a 7-0 margin.

Kills by Rouse and Halle Cromwell pulled the Spartans to 9-5. Later, Scobey cut the margin to 14-13 on kills by Handran and a spike by Ava Stentoft.

A tip and another kill by Handran, a 5-10 junior, led the Spartans to a 17-17 deadlock. After the Red Hawks moved back ahead 20-17, Scobey battled back to 20-20.

The Spartans grabbed a 23-20 advantage on a block by Cromwell, a kill by Rouse and an ace by Handran. The match ended when Rouse accounted for a strong kill for a 25-21 victory.

Scobey then edged Ekalaka, 25-23, 25-22, in the championship match.

Down by a 21-17 margin in the first set, the Spartans struck back with a kill and two aces by Rouse. A kill by Handran was good for a 21-21 deadlock.

The serving of Willa Fishell helped the Spartans pull out the 25-23 victory.

In the second set, an ace by Rouse put Scobey ahead 19-17, but Ekalaka gained a 22-20 advantage.

The ace serving of Stentoft led Scobey to a 23-22 lead. The Spartans ended the match with a kill by Handran and a tip by Fishell.

Scobey will host Wolf Point on Thursday, Sept. 3, for its home opener and senior night.