Cor Jesu Academy faced Jackson in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Chargers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fighting Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chargers of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Cor Jesu Academy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22.
Ginnie Normile
| 09/22/25 @ Jackson | 19 |
| 09/18/25 @ Edwardsville | 11 |
| 09/17/25 vs Notre Dame | 14 |
| 09/13/25 vs St. Teresa's Academy | 6 |
| 09/13/25 vs Lee's Summit North | 10 |
| + 8 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Cor Jesu Academy lost, don't look at Ginnie Normile. Despite the final result, she had 19 digs and nine assists. With that strong performance, Normile is now averaging an impressive 10.6 digs per game.
Cor Jesu Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Jackson, they pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Cor Jesu Academy will face off against Villa Duchesne at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jackson, they will square off against Sikeston at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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