Nazareth Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Niles North Vikings. The Roadrunners were not able to make up for their defeat to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in April of 2021.
Niles North's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rafael dan Bartilad, who had seven digs and four aces. Those four aces gave Bartilad a new career-high. Horia Beca was another key player, getting 15 assists and four digs.
Nazareth Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Niles North, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season.
Coincidentally, Nazareth Academy and Niles North will both be playing Lincoln-Way Central the next time they take the court. The Roadrunners will head out to face the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Vikings will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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