Volleyball Recap: Plainfield Central Takes a Loss

Plainfield Central was the 2-1 winner over Morris when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Wildcats fell just short of Morris by a score of 2-1 on Monday.

Plainfield Central couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Morris a tough time in the first set. The final score came out to 30-32, 25-15, 25-13.

Isabella Ricketts

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Despite the defeat, Plainfield Central saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Isabella Ricketts had 12 digs and five aces. Those five aces set a new season-high mark for Ricketts. Joelyna Gomez also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.

Morris' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alyssa Jepson, who had 11 digs and four assists. That's the most assists Jepson has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emilee Doss, who had seven digs and two aces.

Plainfield Central's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Morris, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-3.

Plainfield Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-1 defeat against Sandburg on the 9th. As for Morris, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against IC Catholic Prep on the 9th.