It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Hinsdale Central can now relate to. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Downers Grove North Trojans on Thursday. The Red Devils haven't had much luck with the Trojans recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Downers Grove North scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-18.
When it comes to explaining why Hinsdale Central lost, don't look at Ava Young. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs. Young is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last three games she's played.
Hinsdale Central's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-19. As for Downers Grove North, they pushed their record up to 24-11 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Hinsdale Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Downers Grove North, they will square off against Oak Park-River Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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