Illini Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Heyworth Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2022.
The final score came out to 25-19, 25-18.
Heyworth got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was AvA Riddle out in front who had 27 assists. Another player making a difference was Lyla Tate, who had ten kills and four digs.
Illini Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Heyworth, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illini Central will host Illini Bluffs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Heyworth, they will challenge Argenta-Oreana at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Heyworth's favor as the team sits on eight straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Argenta-Oreana has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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