Volleyball Recap: Mendota Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

By Team Reports Oct 13, 2025, 7:56am

Volleyball Recap: Mendota Trojans vs. Plano Reapers

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Previous Games

10/11/25 - Neutral2-1 W
09/11/25 - Away0-2 L
10/12/24 - Neutral0-2 L
09/30/19 - Away2-0 W
10/01/18 - Home0-2 L
+ 2 more games

Mendota had to endure a nine-match losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Plano Reapers on Saturday. This was a revenge game for the Trojans: when they faced off against the Reapers back in September, they had to take a 2-0 loss.

Mendota's offense was headlined by Mariyah Elam and LayLie DenauLt, who picked up six kills apiece. They got some help from Eva Beetz and her 12 assists. Finally, Elam was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high two blocks.

Mendota's victory bumped their record up to 5-22. As for Plano, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-18 record this season.

Mendota will head out to take on Princeton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Plano, they will be playing at home against Johnsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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