Pirates sweep FZS in district opener
Published 8:27 pm Wednesday, October 21, 2026
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — The Hannibal Pirates made quick work in the opening round of the Class 4 District 4 tournament.
The Pirates defeated Ft. Zumwalt South in three sets in Wednesday’s district opener, winning the first set 25-15, second set 25-23 and third set 25-19.
Pirates outside hitter Marissa Falconer finished her night with a team-high 20 kills, while alos getting one ace and one block.
Hannibal outside hitter Lyla Dorsey came through with 17 kills, two aces and nine digs.
Pirates middle blocker Ryann Borden chipped in three kills and two aces.
Hannibal setter Aly Falconer led the team with 36 assists.
Pirates libero Tessa Janes ended with six digs and one ace.
Middle blocker Brooke Hess had three aces, defensive specialist Audrey Deien had three digs and middle blocker Addilyn Roach had one block.
Up next for Hannibal (32-4) is the Class 4 District 4 semifinal game against host Orchard Farm (19-5-1) at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Orchard Farm defeated Kirksville 3-0 in their district opener.
