In four sets Monday, the Dripping Springs Tigers surpassed the Hays Rebels in a highly competitive 29-27, 25-16, 28-30, 25-16 win at Tiger Gym.

Michael Kane, Dripping Springs head coach, believed defense was key for the Tigers, as well as their continuous hard work at the net and their response to the constant attacks from the Rebels.

“As always, we want to make sure we are getting better defensively,” Kane said. “We can never be good enough defensively.”

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