Newark entered their tilt with Prairie Central on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single set of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Hawks. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-0 on Saturday.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Newark who won the one that mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 19-25, 25-22.

Morgan Hergenhahn
| 10/20/25 @ Prairie Central | 17 |
| 10/18/25 vs Prairie Central | 6 |
| 10/18/25 vs Belleville West | 9 |
| 10/18/25 vs Rock Island | 14 |
| 10/18/25 vs St. Joseph-Ogden | 6 |
| + 12 more games |
Morgan Hergenhahn had a dynamite game, getting 17 digs and two aces. That's the most digs she has posted since back in September.
Newark's win bumped their record up to 28-4. As for Prairie Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-15 record this season.
Newark will head out on the road to face off against Illinois Math & Science Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Prairie Central, they will welcome Paxton-Buckley-Loda at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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