Illinois High School Volleyball - Wilmington over Herscher
September 4, 2025: Herscher, IL 60941 The Wilmington Wildcats volleyball team scored 2 points and restricted the host Herscher Tigers to 0 in the Wildcats league triumph on Thursday.
Next up, the Wildcats confront the Manteno Panthers (Manteno, IL) in a Illinois Central Eight game, on Tuesday, September 9. Wilmington will attempt to advance on its 7-1 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 6-3 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Watseka (Watseka, IL).
The Tigers (2-7) will now prepare for their game against Gardner-South Wilmington (Gardner, IL). The Panthers enter the non-league game with a 1-3 record.
Match Summary
The Lady Cats Varsity faced the Herscher Tigers beating them 25-18, 25-9. Smith continued to dominate at the net with 8 kills and a block and in the back row she had 8 digs and an ace. Southall also had a great game with 6 kills, 9 digs, a block and 8 assists. Junior setter Ashlyn Warriner led her team with 10 assists, 4 digs and an ace.