Illinois High School Volleyball - Wilmington tips Manteno
October 3, 2024: Manteno, IL 60950
In Thursday's league challenge, the visiting Wilmington Wildcats volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Manteno Panthers.
The Wildcats (16-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Seneca (Seneca, IL). The Fighting Irish come into the non-league challenge with a 20-2 record. In their last challenge, Seneca edged St. Bede (Peru, IL), 2-0, in a league challenge.
Next, the Panthers meet the Reed-Custer Comets (Braidwood, IL) in a Illinois Central Eight challenge, on Tuesday, October 8. Manteno will attempt to upgrade on its 11-8 season record.
Match Summary
The Lady Cats Varsity Team continued to be successful beating The Manteno Panthers on their homecoming game 25-19, 21-25, 25-12. Junior outside hitter Rachel Smith was unstoppable on the court again having 13 kills, 16 digs, 3 blocks and an ace. Senior middle blocker had a stellar performance with 7 kills, 5 aces, 5 digs and 2 blocks. Reese Van Duyne was impeccable behind the line serving 15 times with 3 aces to go along with her 3 kills and 3 digs.