HILL CITY, SD – The Sturgis Scoopers traveled to Coach Gin’s Court on Thursday night and left the heart of the hills with a three set victory over the Rangers.

The first set was competitive and the Scoopers held a 15-13 lead midway through the set and pulled away for a 25-18 set one win.

Set two was close and Hill City had a slim 18-15 lead until Sturgis went on a 5-0 run and kept the lead, taking set two, 25-22 to take a two sets to zero lead.

Sturgis dominated early on in set three but the Rangers cut into the lead after several Scooper mistakes. Sturgis held on in set three for a 25-19 win and the match victory.

The Scoopers (5-7) are in action next on Tuesday at West Gym as they host the Spearfish Spartans.