Volleyball Recap: Illinois Math & Science Academy Comes Up Short

Illinois Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Joliet Central Steelmen. If the Titans were looking for revenge after losing 2-1 to the Steelmen when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

While Illinois Math & Science Academy ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 19 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-19.

Enza Ristic paced Illinois Math & Science Academy's offense, picking up five kills. Ristic were helped by Fiza Shaikh and Naoimi Pathinvo, who contributed five assists each. Finally, Kateryna Honchar kept Illinois Math & Science Academy's defense grounded, leading the team with six blocks.

Illinois Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 12-19-1. As for Joliet Central, their victory ended a five-match drought at home and bumped them up to 8-21.

Illinois Math & Science Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Newark on the 21st. As for Joliet Central, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 defeat against Plainfield Central on the 21st.