Joliet Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Downers Grove North Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hilltoppers of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Emma Beattie paced Joliet Catholic's offense, picking up five kills. Beattie really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with eight. Lila Mihelich controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Joliet Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Downers Grove North, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, Joliet Catholic and Downers Grove North will both be playing Skutt Catholic the next time they take the court. The Hilltoppers will head out to face the SkyHawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Trojans will play them later in the day, at 8:00 p.m.
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