Volleyball Recap: St. Charles East Takes a Loss

St. Charles East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Vernon Hills Cougars.

Gianna Gjokaj

Digs

09/05/25 vs Harlem	2
08/26/25 vs Neuqua Valley	3
09/06/25 vs Lake Zurich	3
09/09/25 vs Wheaton-Warrenville South	5
09/11/25 @ Willowbrook	5

Despite the defeat, St. Charles East saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Gianna Gjokaj had 13 digs and two assists. Those 13 digs set a new season-high mark for Gjokaj. Mackenzie Finn also deserves some recognition as she served her first aces of the season.

St. Charles East's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Vernon Hills, they now have a winning record of 11-10.

St. Charles East didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Belvidere on the 4th. As for Vernon Hills, they have also already played their next matchup, a 2-1 defeat against Jacobs on the 4th.