With a playoff win on the line, Whitko rose to the challenge on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since September 20th.
Whitko found their leader in sophomore Meredith Hindbaugh, who had 16 digs, 13 kills, and three aces. Another player making a difference was Caitlin Beer, who had 15 digs, three aces, and two blocks.

Wildcats
| 10/18/25 vs Fort Wayne Bishop Luers | 3-2 |
| 10/11/25 vs South Bend Riley | 2-0 |
| 10/11/25 vs Fort Wayne South Side | 2-0 |
| 10/11/25 vs South Bend Career Academy | 2-0 |
Whitko was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 12 consecutive matches.
Whitko is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 17-14 record this season. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, their loss dropped their record down to 13-18.
Whitko has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against South Adams on the 18th. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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