McHenry had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-6 to make it four. They fell just short of the Central Rockets by a score of 2-1. If the Warriors were looking for revenge after losing 2-1 to the Rockets when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Lily Ahrens paced McHenry's offense, picking up six kills. Ahrens got some help from Stella Murch and her six assists. Kailys Bonni controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
As for Central, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for they as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Makenna Manganiello, who had 12 assists and three digs. That's the most assists Manganiello has posted over her last six matches. LaRaiya Cunningham-Duncan also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.
McHenry wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Hampshire on the 16th. As for Central, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Kenwood on the 13th.
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