Volleyball Recap: Crystal Lake South Victorious

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Previous Games

10/18/25 - Away	2-1 W
10/19/24 - Away	0-2 L
10/14/23 - Away	0-2 L
10/14/22 - Away	2-0 W
10/19/19 - Home	2-0 W
+ 2 more games

Crystal Lake South hadn't beaten Glenbard East on the road since October 14, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Gators had just enough and edged out the Rams 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Gators have posted against the Rams since October 14, 2017.

The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Crystal Lake South who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 26-28, 25-16.

Glenbard East's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Nora Opila, who had 13 digs and two aces, and Jess Larson, who had nine digs and one assist.

Crystal Lake South's victory bumped their record up to 13-14. As for Glenbard East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-22 record this season.

Crystal Lake South wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Jacobs on the 21st. As for Glenbard East, they have also already played their next match, a 2-1 win against South Elgin on the 21st.