The Oxford Blackhawks volleyball team hosted Union Springs on Wednesday, where both teams battled to five sets. Union Springs took the 3-2 victory. (Photo by Morgan Golliver)

OXFORD —The Oxford Blackhawks volleyball team hosted Union Springs in the Section IV, Class D quarterfinals on Wednesday, where both teams battled to five sets.

Oxford played a competitive match, but fell in the final fifth set. The scores were Oxford 25-20, Union Springs 25-23, Oxford 25-7, Union Springs 25-21, and Union Springs 16-14.

Keira Somers led the Blackhawks with 19 service points, 10 digs, five assists, and four aces. Gabby Palmer and Paizleigh Timke both had 16 service points while Palmer also had a team-high 12 digs and five aces. Timke added a team-high eight kills and seven aces.

Reagan Long had 10 service points, six kills and two aces as Bridgette Foster led the team with 28 assists and also had six digs. Brienne Charles and Miley Depew both had six kills each.

Good season, Oxford and best of luck to the seniors.