Illini Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-8, 25-16.
Maroa-Forsyth's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Adelyn Simmons led the charge by getting eight kills and five aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynn Jostes, who had 14 digs.
Illini Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Maroa-Forsyth, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.
Illini Central's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Greenview at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Maroa-Forsyth, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 loss vs. Williamsville on the 20th.
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