Joliet Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Naperville Central Redhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hilltoppers of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2019.
The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-10.
Joliet Catholic's offense was headlined by Ella Horn and Kate Duffy, who picked up four kills apiece. They got some help from Emma Beattie and her eight assists. She was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
Joliet Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Naperville Central, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-11.
Joliet Catholic's road trip will continue as they head out to face West Aurora at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Blackhawks have played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Naperville Central, they will face off against Metea Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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