Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Dean Michael Javier and Colin Loehrke Lead Neuqua Valley to Victory

Neuqua Valley won the last time they faced Naperville North and things went their way on Thursday too. The Wildcats won by a set and slipped past the Huskies 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted against the Huskies since May 4, 2022.

The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Neuqua Valley who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 22-25, 25-23.

Colin Loehrke

Digs

05/22/25 @ Naperville North	11
05/12/25 @ Waubonsie Valley	1
05/07/25 vs Naperville Central	1
05/06/25 vs Naperville North	3
05/05/25 vs Plainfield North	2
+ 10 more games

Leading Neuqua Valley to victory were Colin Loehrke and Dean Michael Javier. Loehrke had 11 digs and two aces, while Javier had nine digs and one assist. That's the most digs Loehrke has posted since back in April.

Neuqua Valley's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 24-11. As for Naperville North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-19 record this season.

Neuqua Valley will square off against Montini Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats are facing the Broncos at the right time seeing as the Broncos are stuck on a three-game losing streak. Naperville North does not have any more games scheduled as of now.