Ryleigh Decker Ryleigh Decker OH/S Hackett | 2027 State AR led Hackett with 13 kills as the Lady Hornets swept Mansfield 3-0 to claim the 2A Northwest Regional championship.

The two teams split their regular-season meetings, but Decker and the Lady Hornets have now taken both the district and regional titles from last year’s 3A state champions.

Decker delivered early to get them going with 6 kills in the first set of the match, helping Hackett secure a No. 1 seed for next week’s 2A State Tournament in Piggott.

Hackett got contributions from several players during a strong week, but senior outside hitter Ryleigh Decker earns the player spotlight. Decker put down 14 kills on just 25 attempts with only three errors. She also added 6 aces, 15 digs and handled 11 serve receptions, giving the Hornets production in all six rotations.

She wasn’t alone. Fellow senior Kali Reather Kali Reather MH AR finished with 13 kills on 27 attempts with only three errors and added 3 blocks. Catelyn Edwards Catelyn Edwards 5'9" | S/RS Hackett Highschool | 2027 State AR showed her versatility with 10 kills on 25 attempts with just two errors while also running the offense with 32 assists and adding 7 aces. Sophomore Aubrey Gillett Aubrey Gillett 5'4" | DS/L/OH Hackett | 2029 State AR contributed 10 kills on 29 attempts with four errors and finished with a team-high 19 digs.

Player Spotlight – Ryleigh Decker: 6 sets | 14 kills | 25 attempts | 3 errors | 6 aces | 15 digs | 11 serve receptions