It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Downers Grove North had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Proviso West Panthers. Winning may never get old, but the Trojans sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Downers Grove North took both sets by at least 13 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-12.
Abby Gross was the offensive standout of the match as she had 11 digs and three aces.
Downers Grove North couldn't miss and finished the game having scored on 41.3% of their attack attempts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hitting percentage total in four consecutive games.
Downers Grove North pushed their record up to 23-11 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Proviso West, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 16 of their last 17 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-23 record this season.
Downers Grove North will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Hinsdale Central at 6:00 p.m. Proviso West does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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