HOW SHE FARED: Hennessey had 11 kills, four digs and two blocks in a three-game sweep of North Augusta. She finished the regular season with a team-high 261 kills as the third-ranked Lady Hornets locked up the second seed in Region 5-AAAA and a home game in this week's state volleyball playoffs.

HENNESSEY ON HENNESSEY: "I think I've become a lot stronger than I was when I was a freshman. I've worked harder because I wanted it more this year ... Everyone on the team is playing their best right now. We're all carrying each other. We're all backing each other up. We're all trying to get to that last round (of the playoffs)."

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Kiki is one of the most intense players that I've ever coached. She's a real team leader, so she's able to get the team motivated and intense along with her. She does an excellent job of keeping the team focused and light at the same time." -- Aiken coach Malynda Young

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