St. Charles East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hinsdale Central Red Devils. The Fighting Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, St. Charles East sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-20, 20-25, 25-13.
Despite the defeat, St. Charles East saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Gianna Gjokaj had 11 digs and three assists. Another player making a difference was Francesca Fevold, who had 11 assists and four digs.
St. Charles East's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hinsdale Central, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Charles East will be taking part in a tournament against Conant at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Hinsdale Central, they will venture away from home to face off against Plainfield North at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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