Kankakee Valley extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hebron Hawks. The Kougars were not able to make up for their loss to the Hawks from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Brodie Ellenwood paced Kankakee Valley's offense, picking up nine kills. Ellenwood got some help from Joseph Palmer and his 32 assists. Austin Kenney controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
As for Hebron, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 22, 2024.
Hebron found their leader in sophomore Antonio Pena, who had 21 digs, three aces, and two blocks. Pena also set a new season-high mark in assists with 38.
Kankakee Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat against Hammond Bishop Noll on the 30th. As for Hebron, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against Kouts on the 30th.
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