On Saturday, the Hinsdale Central Red Devils sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Belvidere North Blue Thunder.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Hinsdale Central got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 22-25, 25-21.
Among those leading the charge was Allison Garchar, who had five digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted in her last 12 games.
Hinsdale Central was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in three consecutive matchups.
Hinsdale Central's win bumped their record up to 15-17. As for Belvidere North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hinsdale Central will face off against Timothy Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Timothy Christian will roll in looking for their 32nd straight victory, something Hinsdale Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Belvidere North, they will welcome Rockford Auburn at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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