Plainfield East hadn't done well against Plainfield Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way  on Saturday. The Bengals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with  a  2-1  win over the Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest  victory the Bengals have posted  against the Wildcats since October 12, 2021.
Plainfield East's offense was headlined by  Gabriella Schmidt and  Kyra Jordan, who picked up seven kills apiece. They got some help from  Alaina Nino and her 18 assists.  Carissa Balice controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.

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| 08/30/25 - Neutral | 2-1 W | 
| 10/12/24 - Neutral | 1-2 L | 
| 10/03/24 - Away | 0-2 L | 
| 10/07/23 - Neutral | 0-2 L | 
| 09/28/23 - Home | 0-2 L | 
| + 5 more games | 
Plainfield East's first  win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Plainfield Central,  they are  on  a  six-game losing streak  (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
 Coming up, Plainfield East will face off against Lockport at 5:30  p.m.  on Thursday. As for Plainfield Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln-Way Central  at 4:30  p.m.  on Wednesday.
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