A seven-point Hinckley-Big Rock lead in the third set turned into a one-point lead for Indian Creek late in the teams’ Little Ten Conference battle.

Having lost a couple of three-game sets in a row, the Royals needed a response. And they got it.

The Royals scored the last four points to secure a 25-19, 16-25, 25-22 win over the Timberwolves on Friday in Shabbona.

“We’ve been on a losing streak, so to pick up a win feels great,” H-BR senior setter Anna Herrmann said. “I think it’s going to start our winning streak this week hopefully. It felt really nice to pick up a win.”

The Royals (2-4, 1-1) lost three-set matches to both Serena and North Boone last week. They beat Plano in three last month.

After the Royals went up 16-10 in the final set, Indian Creek coach Matt Orstead called

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