Jacobs was the 2-0 winner over Palatine when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Golden Eagles fell just short of the Pirates by a score of 2-1 on Saturday.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Jacobs sadly dropped the once that decided the match. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 23-25, 25-20.
Maddie Mitchell paced Jacobs' offense, picking up five kills. Mitchell got some help from Gianna Coletti and her 12 assists. Finally, Gracyn Sanders kept Jacobs' defense grounded, leading the team with four blocks.
Jacobs' defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Palatine, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
Jacobs has already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against Glenbrook North on the 20th. As for Palatine, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Lake Forest on the 20th.
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