Hampshire , coming off a 29-8 season and Class 4A regional championship, was excited to prove last year’s success wasn’t a fluke Tuesday night against Prairie Ridge .

Led by Illinois-Chicago commit Elizabeth King’s 10 kills, the Whip-Purs made a statement with a 26-24, 25-18 sweep over the Wolves, last season’s 3A third-place finisher.

“I’m excited. I’m so ready. I think this game made a big statement,” said King, a senior outside hitter who also had an ace and block. “Everyone is going to target us, and we’re going to fight right back.

“We’re excited to show what we can do.”

Hampshire (4-0, 3-0 FVC) continued its perfect start to the season, while Prairie Ridge (3-1, 2-1) suffered its first loss. The Whips tied for fourth place in the Fox Valley Conference a year ago.

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