Volleyball Recap: Illini Central Cougars vs. Heyworth Hornets
Illini Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Heyworth Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2022.
The final score came out to 25-19, 25-18.
Heyworth got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was AvA Riddle out in front who had 27 assists. Another player making a difference was Lyla Tate, who had ten kills and four digs.
Illini Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Heyworth, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illini Central will host Illini Bluffs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Heyworth, they will challenge Argenta-Oreana at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Heyworth's favor as the team sits on eight straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Argenta-Oreana has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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