Illinois High School Volleyball - Wilmington tips Evergreen Park
October 23, 2025: Wilmington, IL 60481 The Wilmington Wildcats (Wilmington, IL) volleyball held off the visiting Evergreen Park Mustangs (Evergreen Park, IL), 2-1 in Thursday's non-league contest.
Next, the Mustangs battle the Bremen Braves (Midlothian, IL) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, October 28. Evergreen Park will attempt to move on its 22-12 season record. The Braves enter the contest with a 5-26 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Chicago University (Chicago, IL).
Match Summary
In Thursday night's volleyball action, the Lady Cats took on Evergreen Park winning at all 3 levels making senior night a memorable�one. Varsity won 25-22, 19-25, 25-20. The three seniors honored before the game left everything on the court for their final performance in the Rob Murphy Gymnasium. Number 10, Rachel Smith led with 12 kills, 19 digs, 3 blocks and an ace. Number 11, Molly Southall had 16 assists, 12 digs, 9 kills, 2 blocks and an ace. Number 16, Melia Hincherick had 17 digs, 6 kills and 3 aces. Coach Van Duyne said, "I'm so proud of each senior. They have led their team to a great season and will continue to lead them heading into Regionals next week. They have definitely left their mark in the Wilmington Volleyball Program."
