Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Gemma Hutchinson and Natalie Harshbarger Lead Knoxville to Victory

Knoxville can bid farewell to their three-match losing streak thanks to their match on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Kewanee Boilermakers 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Bullets have posted since September 24th.

Natalie Harshbarger

Digs (Career)

10/11/25 vs Kewanee	34
09/13/25 vs Kewanee	33
09/04/25 vs Cuba/Spoon River Valley	33
09/24/25 vs Annawan	19
08/28/25 @ Farmington	19

Knoxville was led to victory by Natalie Harshbarger and Gemma Hutchinson. Harshbarger had 34 digs, while Hutchinson had 17 digs and three aces. Those 34 digs gave Harshbarger a new career-high.

When it comes to explaining why Kewanee lost, don't look at Claire Taylor. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs and one assist.

Knoxville now has a winning record of 14-13-1. As for Kewanee, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-13-1 record this season.

Knoxville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-1 loss against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] on the 11th. As for Kewanee, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat against Mendon Unity on the 11th.