Stagg hadn't done well against Lincoln-Way Central recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Stagg Chargers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Lincoln-Way Central Knights. This was payback for the Chargers, who suffered a 2-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Stagg 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 19-25, 25-17, 25-18.
Abbi Lujano was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 12 digs.
Stagg's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-17. As for Lincoln-Way Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-17 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stagg will welcome Bradley-Bourbonnais at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Stagg is facing Bradley-Bourbonnais at the right time seeing as Bradley-Bourbonnais is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lincoln-Way Central, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Richards, where the match is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
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