The Parkview Christian Academy Falcons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the IC Catholic Prep Knights on Monday.
If you add up the scores from across all three sets (64-60) Parkview Christian Academy actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 10-25, 25-16, 25-23.
Kendra Mersman
| 09/08/25 @ IC Catholic Prep | 19 |
| 09/06/25 vs North Shore Country Day | 8 |
| 09/06/25 vs Illinois Math & Science Academy | 7 |
| 08/26/25 vs Somonauk | 7 |
| 09/06/25 vs Aurora Central Catholic | 5 |
Parkview Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kendra Mersman led the charge by getting 19 digs and two aces. Those 19 digs gave Mersman a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilah Carlyle, who had 11 assists and nine digs.
They weren't the only good server: Parkview Christian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in three consecutive matches.
Parkview Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for IC Catholic Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Parkview Christian Academy will host Wheaton Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for IC Catholic Prep, they will face off against Morris at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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