Hinsdale South had lost four straight headed into Thursday's matchup, but Paige Lilek didn't let it get to four. The Hinsdale South Hornets walked away with a 2-0 win over the Tinley Park Titans on Thursday thanks in part to Lilek, who had three digs and three aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in August.
While Hinsdale South won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-23.
Kotryna Melstrad paced Hinsdale South's offense, picking up 11 kills. Melstrad got some help from
Mia Wiley and her 12 assists.
Kaleia Lin and Lilek kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with three aces apiece.
Hinsdale South's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-18. As for Tinley Park, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-12.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Hinsdale South will face off against Mansueto at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mansueto will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hinsdale South surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tinley Park, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Morgan Park, where the match is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Morgan Park is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Tinley Park will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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