Peotone hadn't done well against Manteno recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Peotone Blue Devils had just enough and edged the Manteno Panthers out 2-1. This was payback for the Blue Devils, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Peotone had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The final score came out to 20-25, 25-20, 25-17.
Despite the defeat, Manteno had strong showings from Bri Wilson, who had six digs and 11 assists, and Brynn Nikonchuk, who had 18 digs, nine kills, and two blocks. That's the most blocks Nikonchuk has posted in her last four games.
Peotone is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Manteno, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-7 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Peotone will welcome Coal City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Peotone will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Manteno, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers dukes it out withWildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wilmington will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Manteno surely won't give up without a fight.
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