Churubusco got their first taste of in-conference action on Tuesday and they started things off strong. They won by a set and slipped past the Central Noble Cougars 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since October 8, 2024.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Churubusco who won the one that mattered. The final score came out to 27-25, 25-27, 25-14, 16-25, 16-14.
Churubusco found their leader in sophomore Alyssa Marks, who had 24 assists and 14 digs. Those 14 digs set a new season-high mark for Marks. Ava Marks was another key player, getting ten digs and four assists.
Eagles
| 09/09/25 @ Central Noble | 18 |
| 09/04/25 vs Eastside | 14 |
| 09/02/25 vs Columbia City | 7 |
| 08/26/25 vs Whitko | 14 |
| 08/23/25 vs Fort Wayne Bishop Luers | 6 |
| + 13 more games |
Churubusco was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Central Noble still got an impressive performance from Katie Forker, who had 25 digs and two aces. Forker has been hot recently, having posted 24 or more digs the last three times she's played. Audrey Wallace also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
Churubusco's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9. As for Central Noble, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Churubusco is set to take on their familiar foe Fremont at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Central Noble will challenge rival Angola at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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