Joliet Catholic unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 2-0 to the Mother McAuley Mighty Macs on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers have struggled against the Mighty Macs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-19.
Mother McAuley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lucy Maloney led the charge by getting 19 digs. That's the most digs Maloney has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emily Zaper, who had five digs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Joliet Catholic will challenge Bradley-Bourbonnais at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mother McAuley, they will square off against Nazareth Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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