Catholic Schools wrap up league play; Marist Ruins Benet’s Perfect Season
Brian Gibboney
<p>In the East Suburban Catholic Conference, Marist and Benet finish tied for the Conference title thanks to the 25-13, 25-21 win by Marist. Both schools have a lot to talk about this regular season. Marist (33-2 overall, 6-1 in the East Suburban Catholic) won a few tournaments along the way, including the prestigious Asics Challenge. Benet (33-2 overall, 6-1 in the East Suburban Catholic) donned a few tournaments of their own. Recently, they won the Glenbard Autumnfest and earlier in the season, they defeated Marst in the final in the Wheaton Classic.</p>
<p>Why does this matter now? It matters because of the message sent by Marist. In the home match for the Red Hawks, Marist ruined Benet's perfect season and did it in a fashion that left no-one wondering who is the team to beat come State tournament time. With state brackets set as far as the pairings go, they are on a timeline to meet each other in the IHSA semifinals (Marist-Blue Island-Super Sectional, Benet- Normal Super-Sectional) on Friday, November 11 at 8:30pm. If all goes according to plan (which rarely happens), it should be the best volleyball witnessed all season!</p>
<p>Below are the key players from the match and their stats to boot!</p>
<p><strong>Player, Year, Ht, Pos, School, Club, Commitment</strong><br />
<strong>Avery Jedry, 2020, 5'11, OH, Marist, Michio </strong><br />
With eight kills in the match. Avery has been an integral part of the Red Hawks offense all season, playing at either pin. </p>
<p><strong>Mairead Boyle, 2020, 5'6, L, Marist, Michio, Western Michigan<br />
</strong>The 5'6 libero, Mairead amassed a match high 17 digs and added two service aces to her total.</p>
<p><strong>Camryn Hannah, 2020, 6'0,, RS/S, Marist, Michio, Clemson</strong><br />
Arguably the most versatile player in the state, Camryn had six kills, two blocks and 10 assists in the match. </p>
<p><strong>Nikki Jones, 2021, 5'9, S, Marist<br />
</strong>The underrated Jones nabbed 15 assists for the Red Hawks.</p>
<p><strong>MaryClare Brusek, 2022, 5'910 MH, Marist, Michio</strong><br />
The up and coming sophomore had four kills and one block in the conference win for Marist.</p>
<p><strong>Colleen M cGuire, 2020, 5'10, OH, Benet, UC Davis (Beach)</strong><br />
During the off season, she was nationally ranked as an outdoor player, Colleen had four kills in the Benet loss.</p>
<p><strong>Kyla Kenney, 2021, 5'11, OH Benet, Adversity VBC<br />
</strong>Kyla had three kills on the night.</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Hattie Monson, 2020, 5'6, L, Benet <br />
</strong>Possibly the best libero in the senior class, Hattie tallied 15 digs on the night.</p>
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