Volleyball Recap: Oblong's Winning Streak Snapped at 15 Games

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

10/18/25 vs Effingham	0-2
10/18/25 vs Lawrenceville	2-1
10/16/25 @ Lawrenceville	2-1
10/14/25 @ North Clay	2-0
10/09/25 vs Hutsonville/Palestine	2-0

It was a good run, but Oblong unfortunately witnessed the end of their 15-match winning streak on Saturday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Effingham Hearts. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.

Layla Krick paced Oblong's offense, picking up six kills. Krick got some help from Brylee Murray and her 12 assists. Macy Krick controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.

Oblong's loss dropped their record down to 24-6. As for Effingham, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-11.

Oblong wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-1 win against Carterville on the 18th. As for Effingham, they have also already played their next match, a 2-1 defeat against Newton on the 18th.