Hannan middle Aubrey Ethridge took a moment to breathe and meditate.

The Hawks were heading to a fifth set against Dunham, and the Hannan student section was as boisterous as it had been all evening. But Ethridge had one simple thought in her head.

“Before we started the last set, I was just hyping myself up,” Ethridge said. “My coaches are always talking about getting my mind right, so that’s what I was focused on. I wanted to show what I can do. I haven’t been able to show out like this, so this was a huge confidence boost.”

The 5-foot-11 freshman showed out at the most critical time, recording four of Hannan’s final five points as the Hawks survived with a 25-18, 25-23, 25-27, 19-25, 15-12 victory on Sept. 24.

Ethridge finished with 11 kills and two blocks, while senior Bailey Bevol

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