It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Neuqua Valley had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Bolingbrook Raiders 2-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-1 back in April.
Dhruva Jasti
| 05/29/25 vs Bolingbrook | 36 |
| 05/27/25 vs Joliet Catholic | 22 |
| 05/24/25 vs Montini Catholic | 25 |
| 05/22/25 @ Naperville North | 38 |
| 05/19/25 vs Downers Grove South | 27 |
| + 32 more games |
Neuqua Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Dhruva Jasti out in front who had 36 assists and ten digs. Jasti is crushing it when it comes to assists: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Colin Loehrke, who had ten digs.
Neuqua Valley couldn't miss and finished the game having scored on 65.4% of their attack attempts. The last time their hitting percentage was this high was back in April.
Daniel Kaduthodil and Nahya Scott certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Kaduthodil had 37 assists and 12 digs, while Scott had 13 digs and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Angel Gonzalez, who had eight digs and two aces.
Neuqua Valley is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-11 record this season. As for Bolingbrook, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 29-8.
Neuqua Valley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 defeat against Glenbard West on the 31st. Bolingbrook does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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