The #2 ranked Royall Panthers survived a 5 set thriller with Hillsboro Thursday night to remain perfect in Scenic Bluffs Conference Volleyball.  Royall took the first set easily 25-14 and led set two 7-1 before the Tigers stormed back and took set two 25-23.  The teams would trade sets in the 3rd and 4th with Royall taking set three 25-18 and Hillsboro bouncing back in set four 25-17.  The 5th stanza was microcosm of the game as the teams went back and forth.  Hillsboro led 9-7 midway through the set but Royall rallied back to claim the set and the match 15-13.  Marah Gruen had a huge night for the Panthers with 33kills 3blks and 24digs.  Michelyn Hansen had a strong game for Hillsboro with 19kills and 4blocks.  Harper Sullivan notched 6aces in the loss for Hillsboro.  Royall improves to 7-0 in the conference and 16-3 overall.  Hillsboro drops to 5-2 in the conference and 17-6 overall.