Volleyball Recap: Murphysboro Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Norah Bailey and Zainah Amley

Murphysboro lost against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Red Devils took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fighting Cardinals. The Red Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.

Zainah Amley

Digs

10/04/25 vs Norris City-Omaha-Enfield	13
10/04/25 @ Marion	12
10/04/25 vs Hamilton County	10

Despite the defeat, Murphysboro had strong showings from Zainah Amley, who had 13 digs, and Norah Bailey, who had five digs. Amley has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last three times she's played.

Murphysboro's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 22-1.

Murphysboro has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win against Herrin on the 7th. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Marion on the 4th.